She let Allan take her off on the wildest little sprees uptown and out into the country.

To Roger she seemed younger, more warm and joyous and more free.

He loved to hear her laugh these nights, to catch the glad new tones in her voice.
"There is to be no tragedy here." So, certain of this union and wistful for all he felt it would bring, Roger watched its swift approach.

And when the news came, he was sure he'd been right.

Because it came so quietly.
"It's settled, dear, at last it's sure.