In that time something wonderful and complete passed between them.

Neither could have told the other what it was.

When their eyes met again, it was in their faces.
"I have planned to have supper in my cabin to-night," said Aldous, breaking the tension of that first moment.

"Won't you be my guest, Ladygray ?" "Mrs.Otto----" she began.
"I will go to her at once and explain that you are going to eat partridges with me," he interrupted.

"Come--let me show you into my workshop and home." He led her to the cabin and into its one big room.
"You will make yourself at home while I am gone, won't you ?" he invited.
"If it will give you any pleasure you may peel a few potatoes.