"I thought you said he was going out there at the end of the year?"
"So he is. But it's not half such a good billet. The one he has given up is worth two hundred pounds a year more."
"And he gave it up for the sake of Kaituna?"
"Yes! He's madly in love with her."
"He was very foolish to jeopardise his success in life because of a love-affair, particularly when nothing can come of it."
"But why shouldn't anything come of it? I'm sure you will be a friend to these lovers."
"These lovers," repeated Mrs. Belswin jealously. "Do you think Kaituna loves him."
"I'm sure of it."
"You seem very learned in love, Mr. Clendon; perhaps you are in love yourself."
A blush that had been absent for years crept into the bronze of Toby's cheeks.