"I felt that I must speak to you," he said to Jasmine. "I cannot tell
you why nor wherefore, but your face seemed familiar--I did not think
you would turn out to be an absolute stranger."
Thus the girls made a very valuable acquaintance; nevertheless, owing
to circumstances, it was many a long day before they met Arthur Noel
again.
CHAPTER XIX.
A BRIGHT DAY.
Last times are always sad to write about and think about, but first
times are generally pleasant. Notwithstanding a certain sense of
disappointment which certainly did assail the three girls on their
entrance into London, notwithstanding the fact which Jasmine only too
quickly discovered, that the streets were not paved with gold, nor the
air replete with promises, yet there was still something left in that
same London air, a sort of mystery and wonder about it. There was
still something of untold fascination in the busy and crowded streets,
which brought a great sense of delight and exhilaration to the three
young adventurers.
Jasmine spoke about the stories which met her at every turn; she felt
almost melted to tears at the sight of the sadness in the eyes of some
women, and some little children.
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