But he kept it back.
"Sit down and wait for me.

I will go and see him." One more embrace, and he left her.

Mrs.Wade was talking with Northway in the dining-room, talking hurriedly and earnestly.

She heard Quarrier's step and came to the door.
"In here ?" Denzil asked.
She nodded and came out.

Then the door closed behind him.
Northway stood near the window.