But in profile and figure there was an extraordinary distinction and grace which reconciled him to his friend's eagerness and made him wish for the beauty's next movement.

Presently she turned and caught the gaze of the two men full upon her.

Her eyes dropped a little, but there was nothing ill-bred or excessive in her self-consciousness.

She took her companion's arm with a quiet movement, and drew her towards one of the striking pictures of the year, some little way off.

The two men also turned and walked away.
'I never saw such beauty as that before,' said the artist, with emphasis.
'I must find some one who knows her, and get the chance of seeing that face light up, else I shall go home--one may as well.