midday
Shall we say the Piccadilly , for a change , at 1.30 ? '' Hal thanked him , and as she sped homewards in a taxi he had procured for her , she viewed the prospect with real delight . Dudley , of course , would be spending his Sunday with Doris , and she and Lorraine , supposing the latter were disengaged , might have found the afternoon a little long alone . The evening was the occasion of the dinner-party to commemorate Alymer Hermon 's first brief , so it was very likely Lorraine would be free at midday . She thought it was nice of Sir Edwin to invite her friend as well , and as she reviewed the afternoon meeting , her heart was foolishly glad over his apology , and insistent determination to be friends . It was evident , she believed , that if she adhered to her resolute resistance of familiarity , she would be able to keep him at a discreet distance , and they might enjoy a really delightful friendship . Her eyes were smiling and glad at the little upper window that night .