However, he seemed content with it.
"Thank you, Ethne," he said, and he took her hand and shook it.

His face smiled at her.

He asked no other questions.

There was not a doubt, she thought; his suspicions were quieted; he was quite content.

And upon that Mrs.Adair came with discretion into the room.
She had the tact to greet Durrance as one who suffered under no disadvantage, and she spoke as though she had seen him only the week before.
"I suppose Ethne has told you of our plan," she said, as she took her tea from her friend's hand.
"No, not yet," Ethne answered.
"What plan ?" asked Durrance.
"It is all arranged," said Mrs.Adair.