She was too honest to throw herself at his head, I suppose; for I imagine a pretty girl can usually do what she likes with an old man if she takes the trouble." "Not with him, I think.

Seemed to be rather down on girls in general," said Oscard coolly.
"Then you know him ?" "Yes, a little.

I have met him once or twice, out, you know.

I don't suppose he would know me again if he saw me." Which last remark does not redound to the credit of Guy's powers of observation.
They paused.

It is wonderful how near we may stand to the brink and look far away beyond the chasm.