Finding it as impossible to touch her as to catch a humming -bird in the air he took from his hat the gold chain that was twisted about it and threw it to the child.

Finding it as impossible to touch her as to catch a humming-bird in the air he took from his hat the gold chain that was twisted about it and threw it to the child.

My improved version comes with brimmed hat, camel color top and coat and white scarf to add a gentle touch and warm feeling.