She was hurt deep down; and she despised him for being blown about by any wind of authority.

And in her heart of hearts, unconsciously, she felt that he was trying to get away from her.

This she would never have acknowledged.

She pitied him.
At this time Paul became an important factor in Jordan's warehouse.

Mr.
Pappleworth left to set up a business of his own, and Paul remained with Mr.Jordan as Spiral overseer.