The dog, Czar, as if preferring the companionship of the artist to the company of those who were engaging his master's attention, followed the young man.
From where he sat, the painter could see the tall, uncouth figure of the famous novelist standing beside the automobile, while the occupants of the car were, apparently, absorbingly interested in what he was saying.

The beautiful face of the woman was brightly animated as she evidently took the lead in the conversation.

The artist could see her laughing and shaking her head.

Once, he even heard her speak the writer's name; whereupon, every lounger upon the veranda, within hearing, turned to observe the party with curious interest.

Several times, the young man noted that she glanced in his direction, half inquiringly, with a suggestion of being pleased, as though she were glad to have seen him in company with her celebrated friend.