He would get one to-day.

It would probably be on his desk when he got back.

He would look for it at once.
After a time he gave up waiting and drearily headed for the Madison car.
To add to his distress, the bright blue sky became overcast with little fleecy clouds which shut out the sun.

The wind veered to the east, and by the time he reached his office it was threatening to drizzle all afternoon.
He went in and examined his letters, but there was nothing from Carrie.
Fortunately, there was nothing from his wife either.

He thanked his stars that he did not have to confront that proposition just now when he needed to think so much.