They were riding through a dark stretch of forest; the foliage came down almost to their faces; there was an almost impenetrable green wall on either side of them.

He knew, and she was beginning to suspect, that danger lurked in the peaceful, sweet-smelling shades.
"I begin to fear, Mr.Chase," she said, with a faint smile, "that Lady Deppingham deceived me in suggesting Japat as a rest cure.

It may interest you to know that the court at Rapp-Thorberg has been very gay this winter.

Much has happened in the past few months." "I know," he said briefly, almost bitterly.
"My brother, Christobal, has been with us after two years' absence.

He came with his wife from the ends of the earth, and my father forgave him in good earnest.