They troubled no one, and as long as they did not noise themselves abroad and make a nuisance of themselves in this Protestant country, no one troubled them. The close-fitting round gown, if a little oldfashioned with its very narrow waist and wide skirts, was becoming on a full figure, and the low décolletage, unencumbered by any form of covering, exposed a good deal of bosom. " "I hope not," replied Wild. “Once or twice. ’ Gerald gazed at her without expression. ’ A derisive snort greeted this passage. But Manning seemed more and more clearly indicated as a refuge, as security. And what was singular she did not recount to the doctor that morning's adventure.