Chapter 17: Wherein John and Hermione Become Ordinary Members of Society

⁠​​​‌​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​⁠But the phase passed like a disturbing dream. Hermione herself laughed the notion to scorn: and a ready opportunity for such effective exorcism of an evil spirit was supplied by Devar's tact.

When the two young men reached the hotel Devar insisted that Curtis should take Hermione for an hour's run in the park.

"Here's the car, and it's a fine morning, and you've got the girl. What more do you want?"