"That is it. And I would supplement your bare statement of the fact, if
I dared."
"If you do, I certainly shall kiss you right here in the crowd," he said, and they smiled into each other's eyes. There was little need of explanations between them.
"That would form a brief diversion for Washington. And as for Mrs. Mudd—By the way, I hope I am not going off. You are the second person who has told me that I am not looking well."
"You are improved as far as I am concerned. And if you ever faded, happiness would restore you at once. If happiness never came, perhaps you would not care—would you?"
She shrugged her beautiful shoulders and smiled quizzically.
"I don't know. Je suis femme. I think I might always find some measure of consolation in the mirror if it behaved properly."
"Your sincerity is one of your charms. So walk and eat and live in the world, and think as little as you can."
"This conservatory is fearfully draughty," remarked Lady Mary, close to
Betty's shoulder. "I don't want to stay all night, do you?"
"I am ready," said Betty; but she sighed, for she had been almost happy for the hour.