Aloud he replied: "Yes, she is a very beautiful and most accomplished woman." "She is more than that; she has a touch of genius and fire and poetry.

I have met no one like her." "I can only hope," thought Colonel Mostyn, "he will not take the disease too severely.

I want a difference, but I do not care to have a case of raving love and madness on my hands." At breakfast time the next morning, Colonel Mostyn was pleased to see that, for the first time, Basil eagerly opened the papers and spoke anxiously of the evening engagements.
"Better rest at home, tonight," said the colonel; "you were out last evening, and going out much tires you, I know.

What do you say to a quiet game at chess ?" "I cannot say positively.

I shall not know what my evening engagements are until dinner-time." And then the colonel felt quite relieved.