If one has been dull, one begins to gather one's self together, rejoiced that the boredom is over.
In any case, there are plans to be made, thought of, or discussed.
"You wish to go to Stornham at once ?" Mrs.Worthington said to Bettina.
"How pleased Lady Anstruthers and Sir Nigel must be at the idea of seeing you with them after so long." "I can scarcely tell you how I am looking forward to it," Betty answered.
She sat in her corner among her cushions looking at the dark water which seemed to sweep past the ship, and listening to the throb of the engines.

She was not gay.

She was wondering how far the plans she had made would prove feasible.

Mrs.Worthington was not aware that her visit to Stornham Court was to be unannounced.

It had not been necessary to explain the matter.