It seemed advisable to avoid all personal matters in her dealings with him.

She was aware that he suffered no interference from Major Ralston whose time was in fact so fully occupied at the hospital and elsewhere that he was little likely to wish to add him to his sick list.
Tommy's recovery, however, was fairly rapid, and on the third night after her arrival she was able to lie down in his room and rest between her ministrations.

Ralston professed himself well satisfied with his progress in the morning, and she looked forward to imparting this favourable report to Monck.

But Monck did not make an appearance.

She watched for him almost unconsciously all through the day, but he did not come.