But it may account for his subsequent behaviour.

Fortunately this sort of thing--" Dick glanced about him appreciatively--"looks peaceful enough." Helen sat in stricken silence.
"It augurs well that he was able to stand the pleasure of his home-coming," continued Dr.Dick.

"He must be extraordinarily better, if you noticed nothing unusual.

Possibly he slept during the night-crossing.

Also, I gave him some stuff to take on the way back, intended to clear his brain and calm him generally.