‘A month. By that time I shall have grown weary of my other two suitors.’
‘A month! Really inflexible?’
Ethelberta had returned inside the window, and her answer was inaudible. Ladywell and Neigh looked up, and their eyes met. Both had been reluctant to remain where they stood, but they were too fascinated to instantly retire. Neigh moved now, and Ladywell did the same. Each saw that the face of his companion was flushed.
‘Come in and see me,’ said Ladywell quickly, before quite withdrawing his head. ‘I am staying in this room.’
‘I will,’ said Neigh; and taking his hat he left Ethelberta’s apartment forthwith.
On entering the quarters of his friend he found him seated at a table whereon writing materials were strewn. They shook hands in silence, but the meaning in their looks
