Just now, she had no desire for the further company of Mr.Macnair.She was conscious even of a faint stirring of dislike.

Therefore the eagerness with which she followed Miss Annabel filled that good lady with hospitable reproach.
"I didn't intend to be so long," she apologised, "but you know what choir-leaders are?
And Angus won't speak to him.

I can't make Angus out lately.

Tell me," abruptly, as they stood in the cool front room with its closed green shutters, "did _you_ notice anything peculiar about Angus ?" "No," in surprise, "is he peculiar ?" "Quite.

He's getting fussy.