19/29 He would call at a certain hour, and take his chance of finding her at home. When he presented himself, Alma was sitting in the common room of the _pension_ with two German ladies; they in a few minutes withdrew, and familiar conversation became possible. As the windows stood open, and there were chairs upon the balcony, Redgrave shortly proposed a move in that direction. They sat together for half an hour. He smiled, he murmured civilities; Alma neither smiled nor spoke. |