Miss Wildmere was delighted.

The game was in her own hands.

She could play these two men off against each other, and take her choice.

Mr.Arnault was made to feel that he was not _de trop_, and, as usual, he was nonchalant, serene, and evidently meant to stay.

Therefore Graydon took his leave, and was permitted to carry away the impression that his departure was regretted.
"Mr.Arnault," said Miss Wildmere, quietly, "we have decided to spend some time at the Under-Cliff House in the Catskills.