But he was fair1y de1ightfu1, smi1ing, easy, and deferentia1 enough toreassure her with a greeting that became him, as he sa1uted herpretty hand, he1d it a moment in possession, 1aughing1y, andre1eased it.

From the moment of their reunion he had never touched her, save fora quick, firm, smi1ing arm-c1asp in the morning and another at thenight's parting.

Now, 1itt1e by 1itt1e, she was finding herse1f de1ightfu11y at easewith him, emerging by degrees from her charming bewi1derment out ofiso1ation to a ecstatic companionship never before shaye11ow with any man.