The girl still stood where the phrase had arrested her.
After a moment's hesitation, Lady John went over to her and put an arm about her shoulder.
'I know, darling, you can think of nothing but "him," so just go——'
'Indeed, indeed,' interrupted the girl, brightly, 'I can think of everything better than I ever did before. He has lit up everything for me—made everything vivider, more—more significant.'
'Who has?' Miss Levering asked, turning round.
As though she had not heard, Jean went on, 'Oh, yes, I don't care about other things less but a thousand times more.'
'You are in love,' said Lady John.
'Oh, that's it. I congratulate you.' Over her shoulder Miss Levering smiled at the girl.
'Well, now'—Lady John returned to the outspread plan—'this, you see, obviates the difficulty you raised.'
'Yes, it's a great improvement,' Miss Levering agreed.