Her grey eyes were no longer angry, but very resolute.

She closed the door softly, and came straight to the fire.
"Mr.Lorimer," she said, her voice pitched very low, "I want you to be patient with me just for a minute.

Will you ?" Mr.Lorimer sighed again.

"I am yearning for the refreshment of a little solitary meditation, Mrs.Denys," he said.
"I shall not keep you," Avery rejoined steadily.

She stood before him, very pale but wholly composed.