Even on the brightest days its occupants were veiled in gloom.

To-day the curtains remained drawn as usual, and Richard Mutimer disappointed the congregation.

Wanley had obtained assurance on one point--Socialism involved Atheism.
Then it came to pass that someone saw Mutimer approach the Walthams' house just before dinner time; saw him, moreover, ring and enter.

A couple of hours, and the ominous event was everywhere being discussed.
Well, well, it was not difficult to see what _that_ meant.

Trust Mrs.
Waltham for shrewd generalship.