Not of half-crowns; of those she had plenty.

But above all else she needed just now a wise, strong, helpful friend, and Deryck had not failed her.
She read his telegram through once more, and smiled.

How like him to think of the coffee; and oh, how like him to be coming to the station.
She took off her hat and leaned back against the cushions.

She had been travelling night and day, in one feverish whirl of haste, and at last she had brought herself within reach of Deryck's hand and Deryck's safe control.

The turmoil of her soul was stilled; a great calm took its place, and Jane dropped quietly off to sleep.