'Very sweet of you.' 'But,' continued Bruce, 'because I think you pretty, it doesn't follow that I think everybody else is hideous.

I tell you that straight from the shoulder, and I must say this for you, dear, I've never seen any sign of jealousy on your part.' 'I'd show it soon enough if I felt it--if I thought I'd any cause,' said Edith; 'but I didn't think I had.' Bruce gave a rather fatuous smile.

'Oh, go and get ready, my dear,' he answered.

'Don't let's talk nonsense.

Who's going to be there tonight, do you know ?' 'Oh, only Lady Everard and Vincy.' 'Lady Everard is a nice woman.