“ Halstead's mind was busily seeking a means to end, decently, a situation that he felt to be increasingly difficult, and his question was perfunctory. "Yes, I'm going—home." For the first time her voice escaped control, and the last word was almost inaudible. "Home!" he echoed. Incredulously, he turned to look at her, but for once her eyelids were lowered, and she failed to meet his glance. Her left hand moved slightly, but its tentative suggestion was lost in his preoccupation. "Home!" he repeated. "You're going home—alone—like this?" ”
Margaret Cameron
Summary
“Flood-tide”, is a work by Margaret Cameron. It explores elements such as Halstead, Eldridge and Carter.
Quotes from Flood-tide (Margaret Cameron)
“ As his glance fell for the first time on her fingers, she held her breath for an expectant instant; then the quick light died out of her face, leaving it paler than before. "I do know that Mr. Carter will never forgive me if I keep you longer. He must be growing impatient," She moved her hand as if to liberate it, gently adding, "Good-by." "Good-by," he dully responded. "I'm going to Japan, and you'll marry— Betty! Where is your engagement ring?" ”
“ A party of travelers, laden with bags, golf-clubs, umbrellas, and rugs, jostled them in passing, and the voice of the train-caller came again monotonously through the long room. "I'm afraid I must, dear," at last said Halstead. "You see, it's rather important to the man at the other end. Certain serious business interests depended upon my decision. I have accepted, and now if I fail him——""But the next steamer!" she begged. "Look, we have only twenty minutes!" ”
