He did not stop, but, after they had walked a few yards further, he said: "Was it pale blue that Violet Oliver was wearing?
I am not clever at noticing these things." "Yes, pale blue and--pearls," said Sybil Linforth.
"There is no need that we should walk any further.

Here are two chairs," said Sir John.

There was in truth no need.

He had ascertained something about which, in spite of his outward placidity, he had been very curious.
"Did you ever hear of a man named Luffe ?" he asked.
Sybil Linforth started.

It had been Luffe whose continual arguments, entreaties, threats, and persuasions had caused the Road long ago to be carried forward.