I wonder what men would say if we threw the mask aside—if we really told them what WE thought of them, really showed them what WE were. But it’s very beastly. Where was this kindly world she had drawn so rosily in fancy? Disillusion everywhere. We have seen great and sober-minded men come to this unholy city, and become degenerates. ‘Don’t let us quarrel over your Leonardo,’ he said, summoning a faint smile. Then as she lay very still, with her hands clinched and her black hair tumbled about her face, he came still closer and softly kissed the nape of her neck. Battle, murder, and sudden death—and an old chap like McClintock tuning his piano in the midst of it. Ann Veronica, with a sigh at the cost of hospitality, made a hasty negotiation for an extra tea and for a fire in the groundfloor apartment, and preened herself carefully for the interview. That night she found a ship bound to sail for the heathen nation called America. He could not understand how men could live ignoring this one predominant interest, this wonderful research into personality and the possibilities of pleasing, these complex, fascinating expeditions that began in interest and mounted to the supremest, most passionate intimacy. By and by he gathered enough courage to lean toward her. Very good. Ten years of military life had taught him caution, but only strengthened a fearless zest for diving into any promising adventure with unalloyed enjoyment. ‘By traitors I am surrounded!’ ‘Stop talking utter twaddle,’ ordered Roding, marching up to the desk.
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