You know how one misses--" breaking off with an admirable air of determined cheer--"I must not think of that." Walderhurst congratulated himself seriously during the days before his departure.

She was so exactly what he liked a woman to be.

She might have made difficulties, or have been sentimental.

If she had been a girl, it would have been necessary to set up a sort of nursery for her, but this fine amenable, sensible creature could take perfect care of herself.

It was only necessary to express a wish, and she not only knew how to carry it out, but was ready to do so without question.