On the Sunday afternoon, Paul met Clara at Keston station, Clara followed Paul into the house, Mrs Morel rose. The younger woman was very nervous.
I hope you don't mind my coming, she said hesitatingly
"I was pleased when Paul said he would bring you replied Mrs Morel. Looking at Paul, she thought what a man he looked in his dark, well-made clothes. Her heart glowed. Clara
She and Clara started talking about Nottingham, they still rather nervous, Mrs Morel still rather proud. But were getting on well together, Paul saw Mrs Morel measured herself against the younger woman and found herself easily the stronger. Clara was very respectful. She knew how highly Paul thought of his mother and she had been fearful of this meeting, expecting someone hard and cold. She was surprised to find this little, interested woman, chatting so easily with her.