She knew perfectly well what she ought to have done and she was singularly indisposed to do it.

It was a most piquant adventure, after all, and it almost helped her to forget the trouble which had been sitting so heavily in her heart.

Still avoiding his eyes, she called the others.
"We are quite ready for bridge," she announced.
They played four or five rubbers.

Lessingham was by far the most expert player, and he and Philippa in the end were the winners.

The two men stood together for a moment or two at the sideboard, helping themselves to whisky and soda.