There was a look of disappointment in his eyes, which she saw, and made a hasty step forward.
‘Indeed you do not. Only this afternoon I was wishing that I could see you, for I have many things to ask you. Please come in,’ she added, holding out her hand.
Rudolf took it, and looked at her.
‘You are better,’ he said. ‘You have been writing. I hope you have not been doing too much?’
‘No, I assure you I have not. I feel better for it. If you will let me take your arm, I think I could walk about a little longer.’
He gave her his arm, and they paced about for a short time, slowly and in silence.
‘I have much to say to you, Herr–I mean Rudolf,’ she began.
‘Have you? I also have something to say to you. Well?’
‘To-day Ellen gave me my letters. I had not had them before.’
‘And you have answered them at once?’ he said, smiling. ‘I like a prompt correspondent. This augurs well for the future, Sara.’