"So he was a keeper of the fence," she said thoughtfully. "Fancy a man like that being exiled there. I wonder why he went?"
"A woman probably," said Jerry.
"That's always the way when a man banishes himself from society. It's always a woman who is the cause," she said.
"And don't you think nine times out of ten it is so?" he asked.
"No, the man is often more to blame than the woman. Take my case."
"Which is an exception," he said smiling.
"Will you bring him here? I should like to meet him. Do you think he would come?"
"I'll try. He's not a shy man, but he doesn't go out much. Are you anxious to know him?" asked Jerry.
"He interests me," she answered.
"Then I'll try and fix it up. Only promise me not to draw him into your clutches; you are so fascinating. Look at me, I worship you."