She exulted that he found her so well prepared.

Her clinging summer costume revealed not a little of her beauty, and suggested more, while she permitted her eyes to give a welcome more cordial even than her words.
He talked easily and vivaciously, complimented her openly, yet with sincerity, and rallied her on the wonder of wonders that she was still Miss Wildmere.
"Not so great a marvel as that you return a bachelor.

Why did you not marry a German princess or some reduced English countess ?" "I was not driven to that necessity, since there were American queens at home.

I am delighted that you are still in town.

What are your plans for the summer ?" "We have not fully decided as yet." "Then go to the Catskills.