Her departure was rather sudden, was it not ?' I think he was glad when I gave him Gladys's message; but he looked rather grave when I told him how much she was enjoying her freedom.
'She seems a different creature; those Maberleys are so good to her; they pet her, and yet leave her uncontrolled to follow her own wishes.

I am more at rest about her there.' 'A girl ought to be happy in her own home,' he returned, somewhat moodily.

'I think Miss Hamilton has indulged her sadness long enough.
Perhaps there are other reasons for her being better.

I suppose she has not heard-- ?' And here he stopped rather awkwardly.
'Do you mean whether she has heard anything of Eric?
Oh no, Max.' 'No, I was not meaning that,' looking at me rather astonished.

'Of course we know the poor boy is dead.