("I'll show these Londoners!" he said to himself. "It's simple enough when you once get into it.")
And he did in fact succeed in dismissing Mr. Marrier, after the latter had talked Azure business with Miss April for a couple of minutes.
"I must go too," said Elsie, imperturbable, impenetrable.
"One moment," he entreated, and masterfully signalled Marrier to depart. After all he was paying the fellow three pounds a week.
She watched Marrier thread his way out. Already she had put on her gloves.
"I must go," she repeated; her rich red lips then closed definitely.
"Have you a motor here?" Edward Henry asked.
"No."
"Then if I may I'll see you home."
"You may," she said, gazing full at him. Whereby he was somewhat startled and put out of countenance.