He must have seen her, if he had been capable of seeing anything; but he went straight on unheeding.

And as she stole a few steps to gaze after him, she saw him cross the hall and go out into the night without his hat and coat, the amazed servants staring after him.
She drew back to go up-stairs, and met her husband coming slowly out of the study.

He looked steadily at her, as she clung trembling to the banisters.

There was no alteration in his glance, and she suddenly perceived that what he knew now he had always known.

She put her hand to her head.
"You look tired," he said, in the level voice to which she was accustomed.