"You are going to see that girl?"
"I did not mean that. I have a different engagement. But of course I shall see her as soon as possible."
Mrs. Overman bit her lip. "You are very punctilious! Well, I will wait a day for you. It need not take you longer."
He shook his head. "It may take me much longer. I shall be in High Ridge for some time, probably."
"Then--I'd better not wait for you."
"No. Don't wait for me," he said slowly.
She was very pale, but she smiled. "Then this is goodbye?"
"Yes, for the present."
She did not see his extended hand. She was untangling an invisible knot in the chain she wore, so her fingers were occupied.
"I don't know when I may see you again, then, for my plans are almost as indefinite as your own," she said airily. "I'm going somewhere,--and then somewhere else. When I'm ready to see you, I'll let you know."