Andrews dropped back into the manner which Diana had first seen him. In a strained tone of voice he said, “Miss Langdon, someday, but not now, I hope to be able to tell you the reason for my astonishing behavior.”
“‘Some day, but not now,’” she quoted; “When will that be?”
“When I have known you better,” he said bluntly. “When may I call for you?”
“I have changed my mind; I am not going.”
“But you promised,” reminded Andrews.
“I do not care if I did,” she returned with some heat as she rose and left the room.
“‘She is beautiful, but is she good?’” Andrews unconsciously murmured. “Oh, confound it, will I never forget that dream?”
V.
Towards afternoon Andrews heard a gentle knock on his door.
“Come in,” he said.