I will depart at once." "Thank you.

The limousine will be at the door.

You will return to the Club, I presume ?" "Temporarily, until other arrangements are made." He bowed and left her standing there in the shadows, the expression of her face veiled, but there seemed no response, no softening in the rigid attitude of her figure.

She did not care; was only interested in his immediate departure.

The change had occurred with such abruptness, West was unable as yet to realize its full significance, but, with no attempt to combat her decision, left the room, closing the door behind him.