"You are the same as ever, anyhow," he commented.
His words restored Lady Betty's self-possession. His altered appearance had frightened her at first, and she had not recognised in him the man she had once promised to marry. But now he had spoken in a familiar language words which showed, as she thought, that, despite the years, her charms had not lessened in his eyes.
"I am so glad you have come back," she said softly.
At that moment, to her annoyance, McPhulach came up accompanied by a porter.
"He says it will be ane an' saxpence to tak' the luggage," said the engineer indignantly.
"Pay him then," answered Calamity.
"But, mon, 'tis only a sheeling, forby——"
"Pay him," snapped Calamity, and McPhulach grumblingly paid the money in pennies and half-pennies, counting them twice before handing them over.
"Won't you get in?" asked Lady Betty, as Calamity again turned to her.
He obeyed, at the same time calling to McPhulach, who was watching the luggage being hoisted on to the station 'bus. As he approached—an uncouth figure in an ill-fitting, ready-made overcoat—Lady Betty elevated her eyebrows.