She was quitting him, and he clung to the last moment of her presence.
'Shall you go--eventually go to London ?' he asked.
'I can't say.

My husband has not yet been able to make plans.' The word irritated him.

He half averted his face.
'Good-bye, Mr.Eldon.' She did not offer her hand--durst not do so.

Hubert bowed without speaking.
When she was near the Manor gates she heard footsteps behind her.

She turned and saw her husband.