ith his own sort again." 116

"'Wasn't a civil bow enough?'" 126

"One lovely morning in May she arose early in order
to write to Clive." 148

"Mr. Wahlbaum ... was very quiet, very considerate,
very attentive." 150

"Doris continued to haunt agencies and theatrical offices." 154

"With him she visited the various museums and art
galleries." 168

"With a basket containing Hafiz, her suit-case, and a
furled umbrella she started for her new lodgings." 178

"'Wasn't it suicide?' asked Athalie." 180

"She said in a low voice, still watching intently:
'Blue sky, green trees, a snowy shore, and little
azure wavelets....'" 210

"Mrs. Bailey, Jr., looked pale and pretty sitting
there." 232

"During convalescence he read 'Under Two Flags'
and approved the idea." 234

"His theme happened to be his own wonderful trap
record, that evening." 244

"'There is your extra,' she said pleasantly." 266

"Once more, the old happy companionship began." 284

"Finally ... he cut the envelope and seated himself
beside the lamp." 300

"When he saw her he sprang out and came forward." 316

"She suddenly sat upright, resting one slender hand on
his shoulder." 330

"Clive nodded: 'Keep them off the place, Connor.'" 346

"'Sure I was that worritted,' burst out Mrs. Connor." 348

"'Michael,' she said, smiling." 372

"And then her hands were in his and she was looking
into his beloved eyes once more." 378

"Sometimes Athalie lunched there in the garden with
him." 400

ATHALIE

CHAPTER I

When Mrs. Greensleeve first laid eyes on her baby she knew it was
different from the other children.

"What is the matter wit