We are all in the same boat--all playing the same game." And he laughed below his breath as he closed the gate with caution; for it was late and the house seemed to hold none but sleepers.
"As for my cousin herself," he continued, as they went toward the door, "you will find her easy to get on with-a clever woman, and a good-looking one.

Du reste--it is not in that direction that your difficulties will lie.

You will find it easy enough to get on with the women of the party, I fancy--from what I have observed." And again he seemed to be amused..