43/55 But her cry was inarticulate and inaudible, and she flushed deeply, between her desire and her wincing confusion. There was a shout from the people. The bride, who had just reached the top of the steps, turned round gaily to see what was the commotion. She saw a confusion among the people, a cab pulling up, and her lover dropping out of the carriage, and dodging among the horses and into the crowd. He, dodging with his hat in his hand, had not heard. |