They had been in the gallery a few minutes only, when Maud recognised Waymark close at hand.
He was looking closely at a canvas, and seemed quite unaware of her proximity.

She laid her hand on her mother's arm, and spoke in a nervous whisper.
"Mother, I know that gentleman." "This one ?" asked Mrs.Enderby, indicating Waymark, with a smile.

She showed no surprise, any more than she would have done had Maud been only her friend.
"Yes.

If he should notice me, may I introduce him to you?
He was at the school where I taught a year ago." "Why, certainly, my love," replied her mother, with cheerful assent.
"It is quite natural that you should have acquaintances I should like to know.

Shall I ask him to come and see us ?" There was no opportunity of answering.