"And stronger than I ever was in my life," said Mark. "You'll lunch with me, David. I must go to town this afternoon, but we can have an hour together."
"I must go to town too," replied David. "You look a different man, Mark."
"I am a different man."
David followed him into the shelter and sat down, with a puzzled glance at his surroundings. During luncheon both men were conscious of a new and disagreeable sense of restraint.
"Have you another novel on the stocks?"
"Yes."
David jumped up, eager, vigorous, impetuous.
"I have come a long way out of my road to ask you a question."
"Ask it," said Mark.
"When are you coming back to us?"