You said it seemed a little peculiar, but of course it really wasn't: a 'new man' has nothing to go by, except his own first impressions.

You can't blame poor Arthur--she's quite a piquant looking little person.

You think he's seen something of her since then ?" Mildred nodded slowly.

"I never dreamed such a thing till yesterday, and even then I rather doubted it--till he got so red, just now! I was surprised when he asked to meet her, but he just danced with her once and didn't mention her afterward; I forgot all about it--in fact, I virtually forgot all about HER.

I'd seen quite a little of her----" "Yes," said Mrs.Palmer.