Exactly how she had managed, Easton did not know, but it was done.
'This is the house,' said Easton.

As they passed through, the gate creaked loudly on its hinges and then closed of itself rather noisily.
Ruth had just been putting the child to sleep and she stood up as they came in, hastily fastening the bodice of her dress as she did so.
'I've brought a gentleman to see you,' said Easton.
Although she knew that he was looking out for someone for the room, Ruth had not expected him to bring anyone home in this sudden manner, and she could not help wishing that he had told her beforehand of his intention.

It being Monday, she had been very busy all day and she was conscious that she was rather untidy in her appearance.

Her long brown hair was twisted loosely into a coil behind her head.

She blushed in an embarrassed way as the young man stared at her.
Easton introduced Slyme by name and they shook hands; and then at Ruth's suggestion Easton took a light to show him the room, and while they were gone Ruth hurriedly tidied her hair and dress.
When they came down again Slyme said he thought the room would suit him very well.