But he had no intention of pressing into the throng that rapidly surrounded the musicians.

Seeing that Mr.
Redgrave had vacated his place, whilst Mrs.Carnaby remained seated, he stepped forward to speak with his friend's wife.

She smiled up at him, and lifted a gloved finger.
'No! Please don't!' 'Not sit down by you ?' 'Oh, certainly.

But I saw condolence in your face, and I'm tired of it.
Besides, it would be mere hypocrisy in you.' Harvey gave a silent laugh.

He had tried to understand Sibyl Carnaby, and at different times had come to very different conclusions regarding her.