She knew that it was only reasonable and probable that she should see him again before they left for Liverpool She had been expecting this visit, and she meant to be unflinching with herself when she exchanged farewells with him.

She meant to make herself believe that the occasion was quite an ordinary one--also until afterward, when her feeling about it would be of less consequence.
"Well," she asked directly, with a failing heart as she saw his face, "what is your good news ?" Kendal laughed aloud; it was delightful to be anticipated.
"So I am unconsciously advertising it," he said.

"Guess!" His tone bad the vaunting glory of a lover's--a lover new to his lordship, with his privileges still sweet upon his lips.

Janet felt a little cold contraction about her heart, and sank quickly into the nearest arm-chair.

"How can I guess," she said, looking beyond him at the wall, which she did not see, "without anything to go upon?
Give me a hint." Kendal laughed again.