Delight was pleased, but Audrey saw that she was not happy. Even when the details had been arranged she still sat in her straight chair and made no move to go. And Audrey felt that the next move was up to her.
“What's the news about Graham Spencer?” she inquired. “He'll be drafted, I suppose.”
“Not if they claim exemption. He's making shells, you know.”
She lifted rather heavy eyes to Audrey's.
“His mother is trying that now,” she said. “Ever since his engagement was broken?”
“Oh, it was broken, was it?”
“Yes. I don't know why. But it's off. Anyhow Mrs. Spencer is telling everybody he can't be spared.”
“And his father?”
“I don't know. He doesn't talk about it, I think.”
“Perhaps he wants him to make his own decision.”