"Partly. Partly also because Colonel Smith and Tora—do you know them?—are so enthusiastic about you."
"Is that a bad sign?"
"Terrible. They are quite revolutionary. So are you, aren't you?"
"Not in private life."
"But of course," she asked, with serious eyes, "you believe what you write?"
"Well, I do; but you pay writers a compliment by saying 'of course.'"
"Oh, I hope not! Anything is better than insincerity."
"Even my opinions?"
"Yes. Opinions may be changed, but not natures, you know."
She was still looking at him with serious, inquiring eyes. The eyes were very fine eyes. Perhaps that was the reason why Dale thought the last remark so excellent. He said nothing, and she went on: