She had not been prepared for this attitude. But there was nothing to say. He got out and aided her to descend, and took her to the door. His manners were always faultless.
"I hope you will come for me," she said, almost timidly.
"I hope so," he said.
And that was all; she offered her hand; he took it, smiled, and replaced his hat after the shop door closed behind her.
Then he went back to the car.
"Drive me to Mrs. Hammerton's," he said curtly; got in, and slammed the door.
[CHAPTER XVI]
A surprised and very doubtful maid admitted him to Mrs. Hammerton's tiny reception room and took his card; and he fidgeted there impatiently until the maid returned to conduct him.