Farrell at once perceived that she was pale and hollow-eyed.

But her expression was radiant.
'How kind of you to come!' she said, looking up at him.

'You know I've had good news--splendid news ?' 'I do indeed.

I came to ask,' he said gravely.

'He's out of it for a bit ?' 'Yes, for three weeks!' 'So you can take a rest from worrying ?' She nodded brightly, but she was not yet quite mistress of her nerves, and her face quivered.