'Well,' he ventured at last.
'Well,' Helen echoed in the darkness.
'It's all settled,' said Gerald.
'Yes,' said Helen.
'And I'm very happy.' 'I am so glad.' 'And she is really a great dear.

Anything more generously sweet I've never encountered.' 'I'm so glad,' Helen repeated.
There seemed little more to say, but, before they went in, he squeezed her hand and added: 'If it hadn't been for you, I'd never have met her.
Dear Helen, I have to thank you for my good fortune.

I've always had to thank you for the nice things that have happened to me.' But to this Helen demurred, though smiling apparently, as she answered, going in, 'Oh no, I don't think you have this to thank me for.' After they had gone upstairs, Althea came to Helen's room, and putting her arms around her she hid her face on her shoulder.

She was too happy to feel any sense of shyness.

It was Helen who was shy.