Pending their decision, it will be better not to mention the matter to anybody.

You may go now." Winona managed somehow to get herself out of the study, to put on her hat and coat, and to walk home to Abbey Close.

Her aunt was still absent, for which she was intensely thankful, and ignoring the tea that was waiting on the dining-room table, she rushed upstairs to her bedroom.

Her one imperative need was to be alone.

She must face the situation squarely.