I wish we could have started early in the afternoon.

But that may be for another day, I hope.' On her lap Monica had the little brown-paper parcel which contained her present.

She saw that Widdowson glanced at it from time to time, but she could not bring herself to explain what it was.
'I was very much afraid that I should not see you to-day,' he said, as they glided softly by Chelsea Embankment.
'But I promised to come if it was fine.' 'Yes.

I feared something might prevent you.

You are very kind to give me your company.' He was looking at the tips of her little boots.