"He's a splendid young super-tough in my employ," said Vincent. "What do
you know about him, Adelaide?"

The guarded surprise in his tone stimulated her.

"Oh, I know all about him--as much, that is, as one ever can of a
stupendous natural phenomenon."

"Where did you hear of him?"

"Hear of him? I've seen him. I saw him this morning at Mrs. Wayne's. He
just dropped in while I was there and, metaphorically speaking, dragged
us about by the hair of our heads."

"Some women, I believe, confess to enjoying that sensation,"
Vincent observed.

"Yes, it's exciting," answered his wife.

"It's an easy excitement to attain."

"Oh, one wants it done in good style."

Something so stimulating that it was almost hostile flashed through the
interchange.

Mathilde murmured to Pete:

"Who are they talking about?"