With a nicety of tact--the result of experience--she confirmed his view that they had made favorable impressions on each other, and that for the present they must be content with this.
He had but a day in which to make his preparations in order to catch a fast steamer that sailed at daylight the following morning.

Madge's first sensation when she learned of his near departure was one of immense relief.

The possibility which she had so dreaded could not now be realized, and her plan could be carried out with far less embarrassment.

But as time passed, and she knew that their separation was so near, her heart relented toward him with inexpressible tenderness.

The roses that perfumed the room were a type of his unstinted kindness and consideration.