But she had not the slightest idea that on her side there was anything that could disturb her in any way.
And so that his sentiment, which she had found to be rather infectious, should never carry her away, she meant only to see him now and then; to meet again and be friends.
As soon as she had written the letter and sent it she felt again a cheerful excitement.

She felt sure he would come in a day or two.
Aylmer arrived, as I have said, eight hours after he received the letter.

His first intention was to ring her up, or to speak to Bruce on the telephone.

But it so happened that it was engaged.

This decided him to have a short rest, and then go and surprise her with a visit.