But you were to the moment.' 'We are usually to time,' said Mr Crich.
'And I'm always late,' said Birkin.

'But today I was REALLY punctual, only accidentally not so.

I'm sorry.' The two men were gone, there was nothing more to see, for the time.
Ursula was left thinking about Birkin.

He piqued her, attracted her, and annoyed her.
She wanted to know him more.

She had spoken with him once or twice, but only in his official capacity as inspector.