She found it hard to be dovelike under this repeated admonition. "As if," she thought, "I couldn't keep my eyes off him, whereas, of course, it's human nature to look at the person who's speaking to you."
"You say," he went on, "that you had expected to stay longer at Miss Bellington's than you actually did."
"Yes."
"And what made you change your plans?"
"I found she had an engagement."
"Did she mention it on your arrival?"
"No."
"When did she mention it?"
"After luncheon."
"Was she called to the telephone during your visit?"