However, we will see.

You had better go now.
I have some callers coming and must make myself respectable." She gave him her hands and he raised them to his lips.

Her eyes followed him as he turned away and left the room.

For a few moments she was thoughtful.

Then she shrugged her shoulders.
"Well," she said, "all things must come to an end, I suppose." She rang the bell and sent for Jeanne.