She had seen a number of people in her life who reminded her of what she had vaguely come to think of as scholars.

This strong young man beside her, with his clear, natural look, seemed to get a hold of things which she did not quite understand, but approved of.

It was fine to be so, as a man, she thought.
The conversation changed to a book that was having its vogue at the time--"Molding a Maiden," by Albert Ross.

Mrs.Vance had read it.

Vance had seen it discussed in some of the papers.
"A man can make quite a strike writing a book," said Vance.