VIII
Violet breathed loud and hard once and with an effort brought another expression into her face.
Dick came finally and with a sure instinct he separated Barban and the McKiscos and became excessively ignorant and inquisitive about literature with McKisco, thus giving the latter the moment of superiority which he required. The others helped him carry lamps up, who would not be pleased at carrying lamps helpfully through the darkness? Rosemary helped, meanwhile responding patiently to Royal Dumphry’s inexhaustible curiosity about Hollywood.
Now, she was thinking, I’ve earned a time alone with him. He must know that because his laws are like the laws Mother taught me.
Rosemary was right, presently he detached her from the company on the terrace, and they were alone together, borne awa
