Yes, Mr. Farris and his research. Sometimes Enid really wondered why the researcher had not simply up and moved here — but the Glen probably did not have all the amenities Irvingly had to offer. And maybe he was attached to a home where he had (maybe, she didn't know) had his wife.

"Oh, just a walk — I was maybe going to go to Smoke & Scale," Enid answered, with a slight smile. She hoped her lie was smooth.