She thought of nothing, when she was easy enough to think at all, but of your coming.

And--hush! Here's the old gentleman." Trefusis looked round and saw Mr.Jansenius, whose handsome face was white and seamed with grief and annoyance.

He drew back from the proffered hand of his son-in-law, like an overworried child from an ill-timed attempt to pet it.

Trefusis pitied him.

The nurse coughed and retired.
"Have you been speaking to Mrs.Jansenius ?" said Trefusis.
"Yes," said Jansenius offensively.
"So have I, unfortunately.