VI
As they drew near the store he became aware that she was deeply excited; there was a little flush in her face, and she walked with quickened step. He laid his hand on her arm protectingly. But she did not slow her pace.
“Plenty of time,” he said softly in her ear.
She only gave him a sidelong glance and hurried on.
“It may not be the one!” she murmured as they entered the store.
“Then we’ll hunt till we find one like it!” he replied valiantly.
Through the elevator grills she recognized the woman who had waited on her before, and she went swiftly toward her.
“We have come to see the coat,” she said simply.
The woman looked at her, almost in pity, it seemed.