Each of them thought the humming a love song meant for the ears of the other.

Finally McTee turned and stared curiously, first at Kate and then at Harrigan.

Manifestly he could not understand either their silence or their aloofness.

It was for the Scotchman that she would have to play her role; Harrigan was blind.

The Irishman also, as if he felt the eyes of McTee, turned his head.