Gerald, after Althea had gone in, walked for some time in the garden, taking counsel with himself.

The expression of his face was still half touched and half alarmed.

He smoked two cigarettes and then came to the conclusion that, until he could have a talk with Helen, there was no conclusion to be come to.

He never came to important conclusions unaided.

He would sleep on it and then have a talk with Helen.
He sought her out next morning on the first opportunity.