It was from Jean, and she was a little shame-faced when she met me.

Certain business complications had arisen in Grant's absence to which I might attend, and it was for this that she had summoned me; but she had an explanation to make.

She did it, blushing.
"I went to my people, Alf," she said, "but it palled in a couple of days.

That is all.

I'd rather be here alone, where he has been, and await him here, than be anywhere else.