But they were very confident and happy standing there together in the sunlight which poured into the room, transfiguring her.

And she truly seemed as lovely, radiant, and youthful as her own young heart, unsullied, innocent, now, as when it yielded its first love so long ago amid the rosewood and brocades of the old-time parlour where the sun fell across the faded roses of the carpet.
"I knew it was so from the way he shook hands," said Hamil, smiling.
"How well he looks, Constance! And as for you--you are a real beauty!" "You _don't_ think so! But say it, Garry....

And now I think I had better retire and complete this unceremonious toilet....

And you may stroll over to pay your respects to Mrs.Cardross in the meanwhile if you choose." He looked at her gravely.

She nodded.