She did not answer, though his flippant tone set her more or less at her ease.
"Any more questions to ask?" enquired Nick, after a pause.
With an effort she overcame her reticence. "He has actually gone then?"
"Bag and baggage," said Nick.
"Nick, why?"
"I understand he never was a fixture," said Nick.
"No. I know. But—but—I didn't think of his going so soon," she murmured.
"You don't seem pleased," said Nick.
"You see, I had got so used to him," she explained. "He was like a bit of home."
"I'm sure he would be vastly flattered to hear you say so," said Nick.