And so the thing went on, and the people talked.
As we said, she turned her eyes to Gaston's box.

Instantly they became riveted, and then a deep flush swept slowly up her face and burned into her splendid hair.

Meyerbeer was watching through his opera-glasses.

He gave an exclamation of delight: "By the holy smoke, here's something!" he said aloud.
For an instant Gaston and the girl looked at each other intently.

He made a slight sign of recognition with his hand, and then she turned away, gone a little pale now.