"No one ever gave me so much good advice in so short a time," he said, with a laugh. "You have a wonderful power of condensing your meaning. Do you often talk in that way?"
"Not often. I think I never did before. Do you not think there is some sense in what I say?"
"Indeed, I begin to believe that there is a great deal," Ghisleri answered. "At all events, I shall not forget it. Perhaps you will find me partially reformed when you come back. You must promise to tell me."
"It will take me some time to find out. But if I succeed I will tell you."
His mood had changed for the better, and he talked of Laura's plans during nearly half an hour. At last he rose to go.
"Good-bye," he said, rather abruptly.
She looked up quietly as she took his hand, and pressed it without affectation.
"Good-bye. I wish you a very pleasant summer—and—since we are parting—I thank you with all my heart for the many kind and friendly things you have done for me."
"I have done nothing. Good-bye, again."
He turned and she stood looking at his retreating figure until he had disappeared through the door.