18/33 But she has a small income and she supposes herself to be travelling at her own expense." Ralph had listened attentively to this judicious report, by which his interest in the subject of it was not impaired. "Ah, if she's a genius," he said, "we must find out her special line. Is it by chance for flirting ?" "I don't think so. You may suspect that at first, but you'll be wrong. "He flatters himself he has made that discovery." His mother shook her head. |