Perhaps he would even expect to be reinstated.

For many reasons, this was a thing which Laverick did not desire.
"Now tell me," he continued, "what is the matter with Morrison, and why has he sent for me, and, if you will pardon my saying so, why is he here instead of in his own rooms ?" "I will explain," she began softly.
"You will please explain sitting down," he said firmly.

"And don't look so terrified," he added, with a little laugh.

"I can assure you that I am not going to eat you, or anything of that sort.

You make me feel quite uncomfortable." She smiled for the first time, and Laverick thought that he had never seen anything so wonderful as the change in her features.