However, this was plainly not to be so with him.

He must put up with the inconveniences as well as he could, and he just waited to hear from Marjorie how this must be done.
She turned to him again at last.

Twice her lips opened to speak, and twice she closed them again.

Robin continued to stroke her hand and wait for judgment.

The third time she spoke.
"I think you must go away," she said, "for Easter.