He had made up his mind that he would not only take the rooms, but that he would also meet Lady Ongar at the station.

He said nothing of this to Lady Clavering, as, perhaps, she might not approve; but such was his intention.

He was wrong, no doubt.

A man in such cases should do what he is asked to do, and do no more.

But he repeated to himself the excuse that Lady Clavering had made--namely, that he was already the same as a married man, and that, therefore, no harm could come of his courtesy to his cousin's wife's sister.