Eve laughed. She wondered what Ella would think if she knew how she loved Alan, loved him desperately.
"I don't think love has ever entered into his calculations in connection with me," she said.
"But he must admire you, he couldn't help it," said Ella heartily.
"I daresay he does. He has an eye for beauty in women and horses."
"Couples them together, does he," said Ella; "and probably prefers the four-legged creatures."
"He looked you over pretty well," said Eve.
She blushed slightly as she replied:
"I didn't notice it. Do you think he was satisfied with the scrutiny?"
"It's hard to tell when he's pleased, he takes everything as it comes, but I think he has decided in your favor."
"Do you? That's rather good of him, most condescending," said Ella.