He came in with a slightly shy, uncomfortable manner. Again, she felt sorry for him.
'Hallo!' he said.
He gave her a quick glance, a sort of cautious look which made her feel rather inclined to laugh. Then he said:
'I've just been down to the club. What have you been doing?'
'Aylmer's been here.'
'Didn't know he was in town.'
'He's only come for a few days.'
'I should like to see him,' said Bruce, looking brighter. 'Did he ask after me?'
'Yes.'
He looked at her again and said suspiciously: