Lady Walderhurst's departure from Palstrey, though unexpected, had been calm and matter-of-fact.

All the Osborns knew was that she had been obliged to go up to London for a day or two, and that when there, her physician had advised certain German baths.

Her letter of explanation and apology was very nice.

She could not return to the country before beginning her journey.

It seemed probable that she would return with her husband, who might arrive in England during the next two months.
"Has she heard that he is coming back ?" Captain Osborn asked his wife.
"She has written to ask him to come." Osborn grinned.
"He will be obliged to her.