In another minute Dare entered, humming the latest air of Offenbach.
''Tis a mere piece of duplicity!' said Havill.
'What is ?' 'Her pretending indifference as to which of us comes out successful in the competition, when she colours carmine the moment Somerset passes by.' He described Paula's visit, and the incident.
'It may not mean Cupid's Entire XXX after all,' said Dare judicially.
'The mere suspicion that a certain man loves her would make a girl blush at his unexpected appearance.

Well, she's gone from him for a time; the better for you.' 'He has been privileged to see her off at any rate.' 'Not privileged.' 'How do you know that ?' 'I went out of your garden by the back gate, and followed her carriage to the railway.

He simply went to the first bridge outside the station, and waited.

When she was in the train, it moved forward; he was all expectation, and drew out his handkerchief ready to wave, while she looked out of the window towards the bridge.

The train backed before it reached the bridge, to attach the box containing her horses, and the carriage-truck.