She admired him; he fascinated her, and she also felt a deep gratitude because he gave her just the sort of passionate worship that she must have always unconsciously craved for.
Certainly the two little events of today had drawn her nearer to him.
She had been far less reserved that evening.

She closed her eyes and smiled to herself.

But this mustn't happen again.
With a strong effort of self-coercion she banished all delightful recollections as she heard Bruce come up in the lift.
He came in with a slightly shy, uncomfortable manner.

Again, she felt sorry for him.
'Hallo!' he said.
He gave her a quick glance, a sort of cautious look which made her feel rather inclined to laugh.

Then he said: 'I've just been down to the club.