"Supposing this hallucination of hers should pass?
Supposing she should suddenly become convinced that I am her husband ?" "In that case," the doctor replied earnestly, "the position would be exactly reversed, and it would be just as important for you not to check the affection which she might offer to you as it would be in the other case for you not to accept it.

The moment she realises, with her present predispositions, that you really are her lawful husband, that moment will be the beginning of a new life for her." Somehow they both seemed to feel that the last words had been spoken.
After a brief pause, the doctor helped himself to a farewell drink, filled his pipe and stood up.

The car which Dominey had ordered from the garage was already standing at the door.

It was curious how both of them seemed disinclined to refer again even indirectly to the subject which they had been discussing.
"Very good of you to send me back," the doctor said gruffly.

"I started out all right, but it was a drear walk across the marshes." "I am very grateful to you for coming," Dominey replied, with obvious sincerity.