23/43 Meyrick, his junior by two years, who was now his most intimate friend in the Varsity, ventured at last on the remark-- "Very good-looking! But she was certainly not very civil to you, Duggy!" Falloden flushed hotly. The girl perceived little or nothing on the way; but her face was crossed by a multitude of expressions, which meant a very active brain. Perhaps sarcasm or scorn prevailed, yet mingled sometimes with distress or perplexity. |