Reuben had revived the mention of literary work, that was all, and proposed to make his head-quarters in Paris, in order that he might not be too far from Cecily, who would, it was presumed, remain on the Continent.

This evening he dined with the ladies.

Afterwards Cecily played.

When Miriam and Mrs.Lessingham chanced to be conversing together, Elgar stepped up to the piano, and murmured: "Will you come out into the garden for a few minutes?
There's a full moon; it's magnificent." Cecily let her fingers idle upon the keys, then rose and went to where her aunt was sitting.

There was an exchange of words in a low tone, and she left the room.