She turned suddenly, and faced him. He was startled to see how pale she was.
"What is it?" he cried, springing up from his lounging position. "Are you dizzy?"
"Yes, yes," she said.
He made her sit down, and began to fan her with his hat. Every look and motion was full of solicitude, but the girl shrank from him.
"It is nothing. It has passed now," she said; by a strong effort recovering her composure.
"I am very sorry," he began; but she interrupted him.
"It is all passed," she said, laughing nervously. "I am very foolish. What do you think of the weather?"
"The moon last night entertained a select circle with one or two stars in it," he said slowly, while he watched her with keen eyes; "and that seems to promise rain."
"That is unfortunate," she answered, rising. "We have rehearsal in the afternoon at Selina Brown's, and it is so uncomfortable getting about in the rain!"
"You are not going home now?"