Agatha had for a long time practised stern economy, doubting if her savings would cover the expense, and now when she had met all demands she would have very few dollars left.

This did not matter; the money would go round, and she felt recklessly satisfied.

After a moment or two she gave the telegram to George.
"I start in three days!" George said nothing, although his face got red, and Agatha studied him with sympathetic amusement.

It was obvious that he was using some self-control while he mustered his forces for an attack.

He had begun to get fat and looked rather aggressively prosperous.