One doesn't expect an accident to happen twice." "Perhaps you did the proper thing.

But did you want to overtake them ?" "I did," said Festing quietly.

"Still I felt I'd better not." Muriel was silent for a few moments, and then remarked: "Self-denial such as you practised deserves a reward, and I met Mrs.Dalton while you were away.

She asked me to bring you over when you came back.

I suppose you know what she wants ?" "Yes," said Festing, who looked disturbed.