"It would only be a connection anyhow," Dick corrected rather sharply.
"Oh, if that comforts you!" said Morewood, laughing.
"She's a charming girl and I'm awfully glad it's come off."
"Oh, it has?" asked Marchmont.
"Yes, the other day."
"And you're glad in spite of——?"
"Yes, I am. Besides I don't mean anything of that sort. I suppose I know as well as anybody what Quisanté is."
"As far as I'm concerned I'll admit you do, and still feel you don't know much," remarked the Dean.
"Well, I wish there were more men like him," said Blair, nodding vigorously.
"Some men would sacrifice anything for their party," remarked Morewood.