The two men greeted one another cordially.

Charlotte sat down by her mother, preserving her composure so far as appearances went.
"I hear you have called to bid us good-by," she said to Bervie.

"Is it to be a long absence ?" "I have got two months' leave," the Captain answered, without looking at her while he spoke.
"Are you going abroad ?" "Yes.

I think so." She turned away to her mother.

Bervie seized the opportunity of speaking to Percy.