"With a difference?
Because of her, you mean ?" Wilson's brow wrinkled.

"Something like that, yes.

Of course, as time goes on, to her he becomes more and more their simple personal relation." Hilda studied the droop of the Professor's head intently.

"You didn't altogether like that?
You felt it wasn't wholly fair to him ?" Wilson shook himself and readjusted his glasses.

"Oh, fair enough.