He was almost swept away by the strength and feeling she exhibited.

His desire was to pour forth his praise with the unbounded feelings of a lover, but here was Drouet, whose affection was also rapidly reviving.

The latter was more fascinated, if anything, than Hurstwood.

At least, in the nature of things, it took a more ruddy form.
"Well, well," said Drouet, "you did out of sight.

That was simply great.
I knew you could do it.