But he's been chosen for some special work, lecturing or something, and that's why he's at Abbeville." "Ah! Good! Special work, eh?
He'll go far yet, that fellow.

I don't know that I'd have chosen him for you, Hilda, at first, but this business has shaken us all up, and I shouldn't be surprised if Graham comes to the front over it." He stopped as the maid came in, "I think I'll have my coffee in the study, my dear," he said to Mrs.Lessing; "I have some reading to do." When the two women were once more alone Mrs.Lessing put her cup down, and spoke.

"What is it, dear ?" she questioned.
Hilda did not look at her.

The two, indeed, understood each other very well.

"I can't tell you here, mother," she said.
"Come, then, dear," said Mrs.Lessing, rising.