Her book lay unopened on her lap.
He walked slowly up to her and stopped, breathing hard, as if he had been running.

"It is evening now.

I have come for my answer, Miss Dunbar," he said, forcing a smile.
"Answer ?" Lucy looked up bewildered.
"You have forgotten!" The blood rushed to her face.

She held out her hands.

"Oh, forgive me! I heard bad news.