Then as she drew nearer paint showed upon her face,
and a harsh purpose behind the quiet expression of her open countenance, and a
sort of unreality in her splendor betrayed itself for which Ann Veronica could not
recall the right word—a word, half understood, that lurked and hid in her mind,
the word “meretricious. But
Gerald took it for the routine interest in an eligible bachelor, although he was
aware many females had an eye for scarlet regimentals. They’ll face facts as
facts, and understand. "
In spite of her displeasure, Winifred could not help smiling at the absurdity of
this address. She turned about, and was persecuted by visions, half memories, half dreams,
of Ramage. “Everybody
seems to have it now. Gods! what
it must be to pour out strong, splendid verse—mighty lines! mighty lines! If I do,
Ann Veronica, it will be you. I had gone
further than I meant to—with some Englishmen. To be with
you is the best moral tonic I know.
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