The Blue Castle - Chapter 18

Valancy's first interaction with Barnie Snaith while staying with Roaring Able leaves her breathless and wondering if one of her heart attacks is coming on. But the man is an enigma, he tells great stories but gives so little of himself away at the same time. In any case, Valancy is intrigued and continues to listen for his noisy automobile go past in anticipation of seeing him again.