One passes behind on the grass so noiselessly." They relapsed into silence.

Naida, leaning a little forward, became once more engrossed in the play.

Her eyes were fixed upon Nigel.

It was his movements which she followed, his strokes which she usually applauded.
Immelan sat by her side and watched.
"They are well matched," he remarked presently.
"Mr.Chalmers has a wonderful service," she declared, "but Lord Dorminster has more skill.

Oh, bravo!" The set at that moment was finished by a backhanded return from Nigel, which skimmed over the net at a great pace, completely out of reach of the opposing couple.