Sir Julian opened the door of the car.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" demanded Lady Rossiter resentfully, in an undertone.
"Perhaps we could wait for you, Mark, if you're only going to be a little while."
"I'm afraid I shall be longer than that," said Mark, looking harassed.
"That's all right," said Sir Julian firmly, and took his seat in the driver's place.
Lady Rossiter reluctantly stepped into the car beside him.
They saw Mark turn into the College again as the car moved from the door.
"I am utterly exhausted," said Edna.
Her husband, according to his wont, made no response, and she presently spoke again.
"Couldn't you feel the tension in that place, Julian?"