And now there were reasons why Mr.Dexter felt little inclination to intrude any common-places upon his wife.
They were passing into the hotel, on their arrival, when Mr.Dexter, who happened to be looking at his wife, saw her start, flush, and then turn pale.

It was the work of an instant.

His eyes followed the direction of hers, but failed to recognize any individual among the group of persons near them as the one who thus affected her by his presence.

He left her in one of the parlors, while he made arrangements for rooms.

In a few minutes he returned.