It seemed to affect Mr.Ransom deeply, though he strove hard to maintain the business-like attitude he had assumed from the beginning of this unofficial examination.
"She has confided nothing more to you since your return from the river bank ?" suggested the lawyer.
"No." The word came sharply, considering Mr.Ransom's usual manner.

The lawyer showed surprise but no resentment, and turned his attention to the bag both had noted lying open on two chairs.
"Nothing equivocal here," he declared, after a moment's careful scrutiny of its remaining contents.

"The only comment I should make in regard to what I find here is that all the articles are less carefully chosen than you would expect from one of your wife's fondness for fine appointments." "They were collected in a hurry and possibly by telephone," returned the unhappy husband, after a shrinking glance into the bag.

"The ones she provided in anticipation of her wedding are at the hotel in New York.

In the trunks and bags there you will find articles as elegant as you could wish." Here he turned to the dresser, and pointed to the various objects grouped upon it.
"These show that she arranged herself with care for her meeting with you last night.