'It is my fault that she has stayed.

She looked so graceful on the horse that I induced her to go round again.

I assure you that she has been quite safe.' 'In that case I'll leave her in your hands,' said Mrs.Harnham, turning to retrace her steps.
But this for the moment it was not so easy to do.

Something had attracted the crowd to a spot in their rear, and the wine-merchant's wife, caught by its sway, found herself pressed against Anna's acquaintance without power to move away.

Their faces were within a few inches of each other, his breath fanned her cheek as well as Anna's.