Mrs.Armour also was not free from apprehension.

In reply to inquiries concerning her son she said, as she had often said during the season, that he might be back at any time now.

Lali had answered always in the same fashion, and had shown no sign that his continued absence was singular.

As the evening wore on, the probability of Frank's appearance seemed less; and the Armours began to breathe more freely.
Frank had, however, arrived.

He had driven straight from Euston to Cavendish Square, but, seeing the house lighted up, and guests arriving, he had a sudden feeling of uncertainty.