"She understands us both, and her heart will soon give its final verdict, if it has not already done so." Miss Wildmere's heart would have slight voice in the verdict.

Indeed, it never had been permitted to say very much, and was approaching the condition of a mute.

She had her preference, however, and still hoped to be able to follow it.

She smiled upon Graydon almost as sweetly as ever during the next two days, but he felt that she had grown more elusive.

She lured him on unmistakably, but permitted no near approach.