‘With heartfelt sympathy and admiration, ‘I sign myself, ‘A FRIEND.’
Adela was unmoved; she returned the letter as if it had no interest for her.
‘What do you think of that?’ said Mutimer, forgetting their differences in his exultation.
‘I am glad you can continue your work,’ Adela replied absently.
She was moving away when he again stopped her.
‘Look here, Adela.’ He hesitated. ‘Are you still angry with me?’
She was silent.
‘I am sorry I lost my temper. I didn’t mean all I said to you. Will you try and forget it?’
Her lips spoke for her.
‘I will try.’