However,
there was no mistaking the utter and veracious impersonality of his
tone.
"Oh, do you think so? I'm very glad, because I'm afraid not many people
do...."
Mr. Queed remained silent. So far, so good; the conversation stood in a
position eminently and scientifically correct; but Sharlee could not for
the life of her forbear to add: "But I had no idea you ever noticed
people's looks."
"So far as I remember, I never did before. I think it was the appearance
of your eyes as you looked out over the plain that attracted my
attention. Then, looking closer, I noticed that you are beautiful."
The compliment was so unique and perfect that another touch could only
spoil it. Sharlee immediately changed the subject.
"Oh, Mr. Queed, has the Department you or Colonel Cowles to thank for
the editorial about the reformatory this morning?"
"Both of us. He suggested it and I wrote it. So you really cannot tell
us apart?"
She shook her head. "All this winter we shall work preparing the State's
mind for this institution, convincing it so thoroughly that when the
legislature meets again, it simply will not dare to refuse us.
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