“Did you like him?”
The question was accompanied by a momentary glance of the dark, jealous eyes.
“Yes, very much.”
“He is a nice fellow, first-rate fellow. Of course, he has his faults, but he and I got on splendidly. He's—engaged, you know.”
“So he told me.”
Durnovo glanced at her again searchingly, and looked relieved. He gave an awkward little laugh.
“And I understand,” he said, “that Meredith is in the same enviable position.”
“Indeed!”
Durnovo indulged in a meaning silence.
“When do you go back?” she asked carelessly.