But was he prosperous?
If so, why had he not sent for her long ago?
They reached the hotel.

He led the way without pause straight to a small private room where a table had been prepared for a meal.
"Sit down!" he said.

"Take off your things! You must be starved." He rang the bell and gave an order while she mutely obeyed.

All her confidence was gone.

She had begun to tremble.