The daughter's face Chayne could not see, for it was bent persistently over a book.

But he thought of a big doll in a Christmas toy-shop.

From her delicate bronze shoes to her large hat of mauve tulle everything that she wore was unsuitable.

The frock with its elaborations of lace and ribbons might have passed on the deal boards of Trouville.

Here at Annemasse her superfineness condemned her.
Chayne would have thought no more of her, but as he passed her table on his way out of the buffet his eyes happened to fall on the book which so engrossed her.