THE MEETING The two girls left the billiard-room, shepherded by Fletcher, almost before the tumult had subsided.

It seemed to Dot that he was anxious about something and desirous to get them away.

But Adela was full of excited comments and refused to be hurried, stopping outside to question Hill upon a dozen points regarding the game while he stood stiffly responding, waiting to say good-night.
Dot leaned upon the stair-rail, waiting for her, and eventually Fletcher drew Adela's attention to the fact.
Adela laughed.

"Oh, that's just her way, my dear Fletcher.

Some women were born to wait.