“They are marvellous!” said the woman.

“You like pearls?” said the man.

“I—love—them!” said the woman.


It really was a strange thing that Paula had not made a more advantageous marriage than she had done.

Her husband was not of much account.

And Paula was—quite a beauty.

Her complexion was dark.

Her hair was black and glossy.

Her eyes were black and fiery.