I couldn't get away before.' Widdowson seemed to be much interested in some paragraph.

He put his face closer to the paper, and was silent for two or three seconds.

Then he again looked round, this time observing his wife steadily, but with a face that gave no intimation of unusual thoughts.
'Does she consent to go ?' Monica replied that it was still uncertain; she thought, however, that Virginia's objections would be overcome.
'You look very tired,' remarked the other.
'I am, very.' And thereupon she withdrew, unable to command her countenance, scarce able to remain standing for another moment..