Chapter 25

This idea had been Jonathan’s and had been presented with a lazy nonchalance which no one would have suspected of concealing regard. Indeed, throughout the engagement the man behaved very well. He paid his respects, did escort duty, saw the girl through formality—all with an easy friendliness before which embarrassment fled. Neither gallant, nor casual, he steered a most delicate course, yet gave the constant impression that he was drifting. The girl was thankful—and desperate. Here were the footings of a wall whic…