She had no idea that Bertie’s people would come round without any difficulty in that way, and visions of herself and Monty honoured guests at Norwood Towers began to dance before her mental vision.
Esther, noting the little comedy, smiled to herself. She had perhaps a clearer view of Judith’s state of mind than any one else.
Judith indeed had almost succeeded in banishing thought during the last few days.
The persistent questions: “What will Reuben think?” “When will he know?” were the nearest approach to thought she had allowed herself.
Rose, who was thoroughly enjoying the engagement, and had confided to Judith that, once married, “she would be all right” came in at this point, and in her turn was made acquainted with the results of the election.
“Reuben comes back to-night by the last train, the 12.15,” added Mrs. Cohen.
Judith thought: “He knows now.”
Lady Kemys would certainly have told him what that morning had been a public fact.
People streamed in and out all the afternoon, greatly disappointed at not finding Bertie.
At six Judith, at the instigation of Rose, went to dress for dinner. Bertie had announced his intention of coming early.