He talked himself into fervour, and kept a watch on Rhoda's countenance.

As also did Miss Barfoot.

Rhoda tried to appear unaffected, but her coldness betrayed its insincerity.
The next day, when work at Great Portland Street was just finished, she fell into conversation with Mildred Vesper.

Miss Barfoot had an engagement to dine out that evening, and Rhoda ended by inviting Milly to come home with her to Chelsea.

To Milly this was a great honour; she hesitated because of her very plain dress, but easily allowed herself to be persuaded when she saw that Miss Nunn really desired her company.
Before dinner they had a walk in Battersea Park.