“I had something to do in the town and thought I might as well come on to the station,” Edith said with a lurking smile.

“I am glad you have not added even a half-hour to this long month,” he replied as they took their seats in the carriage.

“It has been long,” she murmured.

“Long enough to set our doubts at rest.”

“I never had any,” she replied quietly.  He drew her to him and kissed her.