"Two hours, probably. I think I'll take Janey for a stroll while he's here. You see, I've got to tell her, and I shall tell her then."
She put her hands on his shoulders. "And what will—Janey—say?"
"She'll say she's glad I'm going to be happy."
He became thoughtful. "And there are the children," he said. "I've got to tell them, too."
She was silent. She did not ask him as he had half expected, "What will they say?"
"I think," he said, "I'd better send for them and let them stay here a bit. Could you stand another week of Southbourne? You said you hated it."
"Yes. I hated it. I shouldn't have stayed if it hadn't been for you."
"Do you mind staying a little longer now?"
"I don't mind staying anywhere where you are."
"Well—just a little longer."