VIII
EONA MORRILL was at dinner that evening, but almost the length of the table separated them, and it was only later, in the hall, that Gordon found an opportunity to speak to her. Leona and Mrs. Morrill, attended by Tommy Tupence, were leaving early, and she was already cloaked when he reached her. Since there were others around them, they shook hands.
"Have you relented yet?" he asked.
She raised her brows languidly. "Relented?" she repeated.
"Repented, if you like," he replied with a smile.
"You still remember—at the end of a fortnight? The lady must have made a real impression on you!"
"She did. I hope she is well."
"I believe so. I haven't seen her since she left me at Aiken."
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