He had not expected anything else.

Truly a girl in her position was entitled to at least an hour if she wanted it.

So he continued to wait with great patience.

Besides it was very comfortable there on the sofa, and the swish of the driving snow against the window-panes was soothing.

Now and then the low mutter of the guns came, but it did not disturb him.
"I'm ready if you are, Mr.John," called a clear voice, and springing from the sofa he joined Julie in the hall.