At last she shut the book sharply, lay back, and drew a deep breath, expressive of the wonder which always marks the transition from the imaginary world to the real world.

“It won't seem to you nonsense in ten years' time,' said Mrs. Hilbery. 'Believe …”

“There was silence. Then as if to refresh the power of destruction, the wind ros…”

“Love had meant nothing to him but sawdust and cinders.”

“As a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman, my coun…”