But she appeared to be very pleased to see him, as indeed she was, for the game looked well for Elizabeth.

Her father kissed her hurriedly, and bustled from the room to lock up his borrowed cash, leaving them together.
Somehow Geoffrey's conversational powers failed him.

Where was Beatrice?
she ought to be back from school.

It was holiday time indeed.

Could she be away?
He made an effort, and remarked absently that things seemed very unchanged at Bryngelly.
"You are looking for Beatrice," said Elizabeth, answering his thought and not his words.