Come in." "I got in only a few hours ago," he answered, following her down the hall and into the studio.

"I have only been in town long enough to make my report at the office.

I'm on my way out to Stuart's to spend Christmas with him and Eugenia, but I couldn't resist the temptation of staying over a train to run in and take a peep at you.

It has been nearly six months, you know, since I've had such a chance." Joyce went back to her easel, as he slipped off his overcoat.

"Don't think that because I keep on working that I'm not delighted to see you, but my orders are like time and tide.