But the big ship which was bearing her swiftly away to "Paris in June" seemed bearing off Roger's uneasiness too.

He could smile at his former fears, for Laura was safely married and wildly in love with her husband.

Time, he thought, would take care of the rest.

Occasionally he missed her here--her voice, high-pitched but musical, chatting and laughing at the 'phone, her bustle of dressing to go out, glimpses of her extravagances, of her smart suits and evening gowns, of all the joyous color and dash that she had given to his home.

But these regrets soon died away.