I went to their dramatic club the
other evening. Such pronunciation! Such delivery! I almost longed for the
films."
A second "young American" was present--George F. Pearson. Pearson lived
with his parents in another big house a block down the street. Mrs.
Phillips had summoned him as a type that was purely indigenous--the "young
American business man." Pearson had just made a "kill," as he called it--a
coup executed quite without the aid of his father, and he was too full of
his success to keep still; he was more typical than ever. The Professor had
looked at him in staring wonder. So had Amy Leffingwell--in the absence of
another target for her large, intent eyes.
But Medora Phillips knew all about George and Roddy. The novelty was
Lemoyne, and she must learn about him. She readily seized the points that
composed his personal aspect, which she found good: his general darkness
and richness made him a fine foil for Cope. She quickly credited him with a
pretty complete battery of artistic aptitudes and apprehensions. She felt
certain that he would appreciate her ballroom and picture-gallery, and
would figure well within it.
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