There was a sarcastic note in his voice and yet he was certain that the Major was too conceited to notice it.
He walked to the door and Stella gave another cry.
“Oh, David, you cannot possibly go away tonight! I must see you.”
“I am sorry, Stella, it is goodbye, perhaps for a long time.”
“But surely you know when you are coming back?”
“I am not certain at the moment.”
David reached the door and pulled it open as Stella caught hold of his arm.
“I want you to dine with us tonight,” she breathed.
“It is very kind of you to ask me, but I am afraid it is impossible. Goodbye, Stella.”
He moved away before she could stop him and as he ran down the stairs, he heard her call after him, but he did not look back.
As he walked out of the house, he felt he had learnt a lesson he would alway
