She remained perfectly loyal, however.
"Some of us take life more seriously than others," she sighed.

"Hugh is one of them.

When one remembers all the terrible things he must have seen, though, it is very hard to find fault with him." They turned into the Square and paused before Olive's turning.
"You're coming down with me, Ralph, and you too, Geraldine ?" she invited.
Conyers shook his head regretfully.
"I'm due at the Admiralty at four to receive my final instructions," he said.

"I must move along at once." The smile suddenly faded from his lips.

He seemed to be listening to the calling of the newsboys down the street.