Each was busy in his own place, at his own task.
Twenty minutes had passed before all was ready and the Master could return to his cabin.

He rapped as agreed, and was admitted, feeling his cheeks burn at even the analogy between this clandestine entrance and some vulgar liaison--a thing he scrupulously had avoided all his life.
"Come!" he directed.

She followed him.

Silently he ushered her into her appointed place.

No one had seen them.