He then crossed to the other side of the room and engaged Paul in the discussion of further plans for the morrow.
It was soon time to dress for dinner, and Etta was forced to forego the opportunity she sought to exchange a word alone with De Chauxville.

That astute gentleman carefully avoided allowing her this opportunity.

He knew the value of a little suspense.
During dinner and afterward, when at length the gentlemen came to the drawing-room, the conversation was of a sporting tendency.

Bears, bear-hunting, and bear stories held supreme sway.

More than once De Chauxvilie returned to this subject.