There was a little scornful smile on her face.
"The best of reasons ?" said Phyllis interrogatively.
"The very best; she had no idea that I was coming.

I wonder if she is glad to see me.

She has not spoken a word to me yet." "You have startled her by your sudden appearance," said Phyllis.

"She is not certain whether you are flesh and blood or a ghost." Then Ella gave a laugh.
"Oh, yes!" she said.

"He is my husband.