It is of no consequence, though.

I will go down and wait in the car." Lenora stood at the top of the stairs and watched him disappear.

Then she went thoughtfully back to her work.

The Professor and Quest were talking at the farther end of the room.
"I was in hopes, in great hopes," the Professor admitted, "that you might have heard something.

I promised to call at Mrs.Rheinholdt's this afternoon." Quest shook his head.
"There is nothing to report at present, Mr.Ashleigh," he announced.
"Dear me," the Professor murmured, "this is very disappointing.