Unless I hear to the contrary--and even if I do, I think!--I propose to come round this evening about nine, and tell you and Bruce all about my travels.
'Excuse my country manners in thus inviting myself.

But I know you will say no if you don't want me.

And in that case I shall have to come another time, very soon, instead, as I really must see you and show you something I've got for Archie.

Yours always--' He paused, and then added: 'Sincerely, 'AYLMER ROSS' He went to his club, there to try and pass the time until the evening.
He meant to go in the evening, even if she put him off again; and, if they were out, to wait until they returned, pretending he had not heard from her again.
He was no better.

He had been away six weeks and was rather more in love than ever.