"I've always thought you one of the wisest women of this world--adventurous, but wise.

If it weren't too late, if my day weren't over, I'd ask the one great favour, Betty, and--" She tapped his arm sharply with her fan.

"What a humbug you are--the Great Pretender! But tell me, am I not right about Eglington ?" Windlehurst became grave.

"Yes, you are right--but I admire him, too.

He is determined to test himself to the full.