Preparations for departure on the morrow were practically completed.

The weather was delightful.

Adela finished breakfast in time to wander a little about the garden before it was the hour for church; her husband and Rodman breakfasted with her, and went to smoke in the library.

Alice and 'Arry did not present themselves till the church bells had ceased.
Adela was glad to be alone in the dusky pew.

She was the first of the congregation to arrive, and she sat, as always, with the curtains enclosing her save in front.