He turned to Stella.

"Go and have tea, dear, and then rest! Don't wait for me! I must go round to the Club and get on the telephone at once." The grimness of his face startled her.

"To Kurrumpore ?" she asked quickly.

"Is there something wrong ?" "Not yet," he said curtly.

"Don't you worry! I shall be back as soon as possible." "Let me come too!" she said.
He shook his head.