Suppose you tell me about Montreal and your job at the store ?" She roused herself and began to talk.

Lister thought it cost her something, but she sketched her working companions with skill and humor.
She used their accent and their French-Canadian gestures.

Lister laughed and led her on, although he got a hint of strain.

The girl was not happy and he had noted her wistful look when she talked about England.

At length she got up, and stopping at the door for a moment gave him her hand.
"Thank you.