He had expected something different, and his face hardened with definite purpose.
"That depends," he said soberly, "on your frame of mind.

You do not appear extremely delighted to meet me again.

Considering that it is now fully three years since our last conversation, you might strive to be, at least outwardly, cordial." She gathered up her skirts within her left hand, and turned calmly toward the door.
"Is that all ?" The man leaped impulsively to his feet, his cheeks burning with sudden animation, his previous mask of reckless indifference entirely torn away.
"Hell, no!" he exclaimed warmly, as instantly pausing when she wheeled swiftly about and faced him firmly.

"No, it is not all.

Of course, I had a special purpose in sending for you.