"You said they were important."
"So I did. Nevertheless they can wait a few minutes."
"The station might be closed. Often it is at noontime."
"It doesn't matter if they don't go until afternoon."
"But there might be some slip."
He glanced at her with his keen eyes.
"What's the matter?"
"Matter?"
"Yes, with you? All of a sudden you've turned easterly."