Long habit might make comfort and artistic surroundings actual necessities.

It was, however, encouraging to remember Helen's cheerfulness as she led him among the crags in the rain.

She had pluck and could bear fatigue and hardship.

Besides, there need not be much hardship after all.
Presently Muriel gave him a careless glance.

"Helen told me she met you in the hills and you came over to the hall where she and Alison Jardine stopped.