"I expect we shall be amongst them at daybreak.

Good-by, everybody! Good-by, Philippa!" His eyes sought his wife's in vain.

She had turned towards Lessingham.
"You are not hurrying off, are you, Mr.Lessingham ?" she asked.

"I want you to show me that new Patience." "I shall be delighted." Sir Henry turned slowly away.

For a moment his face darkened as his eyes met Lessingham's.