“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.