They broke up, and prepared to leave for the House. Haversham told Peter he would find Lady Mary in her drawing-room. Peter went happily to discover her. He had seen her room only once before. He remembered with pleasure how exquisitely it framed her.
XXXV
The servants were removing the coffee as he came in, and Lady Mary was softly at the piano. She continued her music after they were alone, Peter watching her in a light soft as the blurred harmonies of her playing. She had never seemed so elusive. At last she abruptly turned.
"What would you do, Peter, if this were our last evening together?"
Peter was surprised at her sudden question. He took it seriously, and thought a little.
"I should sit quietly here," he said at last, "and learn you by heart."
"But you would want to talk," she protested.
"There has been talking enough."