It said-- "Sally and I are going up the river to-morrow, if it is fine.

Do you care to meet us on the boat which reaches Chelsea Pier at 10.30?
I.S." It seemed he did care; at all events he was half an hour too soon at the pier.

As the boat approached his eye soon singled out two very quietly-dressed girls, who sat with their backs to him, and neither turned nor made any sign of expecting any addition to their party.

With like undemonstrativeness he took a seat at Ida's side, and returned Sally's nod and smile.

Ida merely said "Good morning;" there was nothing of displeasure on her face, however, and when he began to speak of indifferent things she replied with the usual easy friendliness.
It was the first time he had seen her by daylight.