'What does she want, I wonder?
Dare, does she know you ?' 'I would just as soon be out of the way.' 'Then go into the garden.' Dare went out through the back office as Paula was shown in at the front.

She wore a grey travelling costume, and seemed to be in some haste.
'I am on my way to the railway-station,' she said to Havill.

'I shall be absent from home for several weeks, and since you requested it, I have called to inquire how you are getting on with the design.' 'Please look it over,' said Havill, placing a seat for her.
'No,' said Paula.

'I think it would be unfair.

I have not looked at Mr .-- the other architect's plans since he has begun to design seriously, and I will not look at yours.