“Today.”

“Why did you never write?”

“I could find nothing to say.”

“Why was there nothing to say?”

“I don’t know. Why are there no daffodils now?”

“No.”

Again there was a space of silence. Ursula looked at the moon. It had gathered itself together, and was quivering slightly.

“Was it good for you, to be alone?” she asked.

“Perhaps. Not that I know much. But I got over a good deal. Did you do anything important?”

“No. I looked at England, and thought I’d done with it.”