“I don’t think so,” very quietly. “He may have, but if so I didn’t catch what he was saying.
“I am not very surprised,” she continued with an effort, “as he said something about not staying at home long when they first returned.”
Paddy was non-plussed.
She had hardly expected Eileen to take it so calmly, and being at a loss for an answer she wisely dropped the subject.
Presently she went in search of Jack.
“Have you heard that Lawrence is going to India in three weeks?” she asked him.
“The General told me this morning,” replied Jack. “I can’t say I’m particularly sorry.”
He was sitting on a gate that overlooked the bay, and Paddy leaned against the top rail beside him.
“I didn’t suppose you would be,” she retorted; “but it’s not very nice for Eileen.”
“Why not?” setting his mouth squarely, with an obstinate expression.