“Yes, and what then, if he’s going to stay here? Does he know that I’m engaged, and Beryl too?”
“I think I told him in my last letter.”
“What are you going to do, Mother?”
“It’s come so suddenly—I don’t know.”
“It’s indecent!” said the boy violently.
His sister picked up the dropped telegram. “‘Earl’s Court, five four.’ He may be here any minute. Jack, do hurry up! Doesn’t he realise that nobody knows, down here?”
Mrs. Raider turned to the fire.
“Your father will only have realised his own feelings.”
“Well, he’s got to begin with others. I’ll have to make him——!”
“Dr. Raider, ma’am.”