He was rather silent during the earlier part of their supper.

They had a little table to themselves, and while she talked, and talked with now and then an anxious glance at Linforth, he was content to listen or to answer shortly.

Finally she said: "I suppose you will not see your friend again before he starts ?" "Yes, I shall," replied Linforth, and the frown gathered afresh upon his forehead.

"He dines to-morrow night with me at Chatham." "Then I want to ask you something," she continued.

"I want you not to mention to him that I am paying a visit to India in the cold weather." Linforth's face cleared in an instant.
"I am glad that you have made that request," he said frankly.