"And yet, because I was watching him, I do not think he plays cards well." "But he was a professional gambler," said the girl.
The elder lady shook her head.

"So we--heard," she said.

"My dear, give him a little time.

I have seen many men and women--and can't help a fancy that there is good in him." "Can the leopard change his spots ?" asked Colonel Barrington, with a grim smile.
The little white-haired lady glanced at him as she said quietly, "When the wicked man--".