He was a tall, fine-looking man, probably about twenty-five years of age.

The expression of his face was remarkably pleasing, and such as would lead an entire stranger to trust him, sure that his confidence would not be misplaced.

His manners were highly polished, and in his dignified, self-possessed bearing, there was something which some called pride, but in all the wide world there was not a more generous heart than that of Hugh St.Leon.
Lucy for a moment watched him narrowly, and then her feelings became perfectly calm, for she felt sure that now, for the first time, she looked upon her future husband! Ere long Anna Graham approached, accompanied by the gentleman, whom she introduced, and then turning, left them alone.

Lucy would have given almost anything to have known whether St.Leon had requested an introduction, but no means of information were at hand, so she bent all her energies to be as agreeable as possible to the handsome stranger at her side, who each moment seemed more and more pleased with her.
Meantime, in another part of the room Lizzie and Ada were the center of attraction.

The same kindness which prompted Anna Graham to invite Ada was careful to see that she did not feel neglected.