It seemed to me we ought to go, as it would be no service to our cause to retain the house.

However there was no hurry; we had ample time in which to breakfast, and--and, well I wanted to see Billie again, to leave behind me a better impression.

I gave the major the key to her room, and asked him to call her for the morning meal, already nearly ready.

She came down a few moments later, freshly dressed, and looking as though she had enjoyed some sleep.

Her father must have given her some inkling of the situation, for she greeted me pleasantly, although with a certain constraint in manner which left me ill at ease.
Our breakfast passed off very nicely, the food abundant and well cooked, although we were compelled to wait upon ourselves.