"[...] For a moment Joe's blood drummed in his ears and the demon of jealousy took possession of him. He glared at the visitor, who stared back at him with an air of insolence that to Joe at that moment was maddening.
The stranger was dressed in a degree of fashion that bordered on foppishness. He wore more jewelry than was dictated by good taste, even going so far as to carry a tiny wrist watch. His eyes were pale, his chin slightly retreating, and his face showed unmistakable marks of dissipation. His air was arrogant and supercilious as he took Joe slowly in from head to foot.
Mabel rushed forward eagerly as Joe entered.
"Oh, Joe!" she cried. "I'm so glad you've come! I never was so glad in all my life."
Before the joyous warmth of that greeting, Joe's jealousy receded. He[...]".