CHAPTER II 

MABEL'S PEARLS 

Four months after Marston reached England, Wyndham came home. He had got thin and, when he was quiet, looked worn, but he had returned in triumph and soon persuaded Marston that his efforts had earned a rich reward. Things had gone better than his letters indicated. 

On the evening of his arrival, he waited in Flora's drawing-room for Chisholm, who had not yet got back from his office at the port. Electric lights burned above the mantel and Wyndham sat by the cheerful fire, with Flora in a low chair opposite. For a time she had listened while he talked, and now her eyes rested on him with keen but tranquil satisfaction. Harry had come back, as she had known he would come, like a conqueror. She was proud that he had justified her trust, and although it had been hard to let him go, this did not matter. 

She was ashamed of her hesitation when he first declared himself her lover, but the suspicion that she was rash had not lasted long. Flora was loyal and when she had accepted him looked steadily forward. It was not her habit to doubt and look back. One thing rather disturbed her; Harry was obviously tired. Before he went away his talk and laugh were marked by a curious sparkle that Flora thought like the sparkle of wine. This had gone, but, in a way, she liked him better, although his sober mood was new. 

By-and-by he glanced about the room, which was rather plainly furnished, but with a hint of artistic taste. Chisholm was not rich and the taste was Flora's. Then he moved his chair and leaned forward to the fire with a languid smile.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Does Wyndham appear chunky?
2. Does it look like Wyndham is overweight?
3. 
Q2:
1. Where did Wyndham arrive?
2. What location did Wyndham travel to?
3. 
Q3:
1. Did Marston get to England at the same time as Wyndham?
2. Did Marston and Wyndham arrive in England in tandem?
3. 
Q4:
1. When did Marston reach England?
2. At what point did Marston get to England?
3. 
Q5:
1. Has Marston had success in what he's been trying to do?
2. Have Marston's efforts paid off?
3. 
Q6:
1. Did Marston's letters imply that he hadn't been successful?
2. Did Marston's correspondence not give off the impression that things were going well?
3. 
Q7:
1. Where did Marston go to wait upon arrival?
2. Where did Marston wait when he got there?
3. 
Q8:
1. Who was Marston waiting on?
2. Whose arrival did Marston wait for?
3. 
Q9:
1. Where was Chisholm when Marston was waiting for him?
2. What was Chisholm's location during the time that Marston waited?
3. 
Q10:
1. Where is Chisholm's office?
2. Where does Chisholm work?
3. 
