been even more marked. As some boys are taught arithmetic and table
manners, Bonbright had been taught veneration for his family,
appreciation for his position in the world, and to look upon himself
and the few associates of his circumscribed world as selected stock,
looked upon with especial favor and graciousness by the Creator of
the universe.

Therefore this sudden dip into reality set him shivering more than it
would another who entered the water by degrees. It upset him. ... The
man Dulac stirred to life in him something that was deeper than mere
curiosity.

"Miss--" said he, and paused. "I really don't know your name."

"Frazer," she supplied.

"Miss Frazer, I should like to meet this Dulac. Would you be
willing?"

She considered. It was an unusual request in unusual circumstances,
but why not? She looked up into his boyish face and smiled. "Why
not?" she said, aloud.

They pressed forward through the crowd until they reached Dulac,
standing beside his barrel, surrounded by a little knot of men. He
saw the girl approaching, and lifted his hand in acknowledgment of
her presence. Presently he came to her, casting a careless glance at
Bonbright.

"Mr. Dulac," she said, "Mr. Foote has been listening to your speech.