She dashed them away with the back of her hand, gave me a swift look, and went and sat in the shadow of the room.

An action of this kind on the part of a woman signifies a desire for solitude.

I lit a cigarette and went into the garden.
It was a sorry business.

I saw as clearly as Lola that Lady Kynnersley desired to purchase Dale's immediate happiness at any price, and that the future might bring bitter repentance.

But I offered no advice.
I have finished playing at Deputy Providence.