Alda

One can't wonder at the preference, and there's no denying that it is a brilliant chance for Alda.'

But they could say nothing; indeed, they were scarcely seen till the greeting to Alda was over.

Alda's talk was indeed full of interest, and gave a much better notion of her way of life than her letters did.

To poor Alda, thought Felix, but Robina ought not to be sacrificed.