When Charlotte Cooper returned home, she carefully considered the cause. She couldn't understand why Harold Nixon would reject her invitation this time. She had already seen some hesitation in his eyes.
She noticed Henry Russell was busy with his work. It pained her to disturb him, yet her questions were confounding. She had to ask out loud.
"Why do you think he didn't agree? I obviously saw that his refusal wasn't as determined as before."
On hearing her question, Henry Russell immediately put down his work, put his computer in front of him, and opened a document.
"My assistant found this, take a look at this document, and maybe you'll understand everything."
Looking at the document, she felt a premonition that it might reveal some significant news.
After reading the document, she was stunned. She had no idea that Harold Nixon's background was so tragic. Understanding his reasons for rejection became clear.