She was now brought suddenly before the composite image of her past.

Yet she merely lifted a slender hand with long, fine fingers, which, as they clasped his, all at once trembled, and then pressed them hotly, nervously.

To his surprise, it sent a twinge of colour to his cheek.

"It was good of you to come down after such a journey," she said.

Nothing more.
Then he passed on, and sat down to Sir William's courteous gesture.