I did not think you would care to do so.

But I regretted it later, and I have come back to remedy the omission.

Will you come with me to Scotland ?" His tone was quiet and somewhat formal, but there was in it a kindliness that sent the blood pulsing through her veins in a wave of relief even greater than her astonishment at his words.

He did not know, then.

That was her one all-possessing thought.