Is your head better ?" "I've just been down to the station--for something to do," said Eve, her look fixed on Hilliard with what seemed to him a very strange intensity.

"The afternoon was so fine." "We've had a splendid time," cried Patty.

"Mr.Hilliard has shown me everything." "I'm so glad.

I should only have spoilt it if I had been with you.

It's wretched going about with a headache, and I can't make believe to enjoy Birmingham." Eve spoke hurriedly, still regarding Hilliard, who looked upon the ground.
"Have you been alone all day ?" he asked, taking the outer place at her side, as they walked on.
"Of course--except for the people in the house," was her offhand reply.
"I met Narramore down at the station; he must have passed you.