He had thought of her as very plainly, perhaps poorly, clad; but this attire was ornate, and looked rather expensive; it might be in the mode of the new season.

In figure, she was altogether a more imposing young woman than he had pictured to himself.

His pulses were sensibly quickened as he looked at her.
The examination was of necessity hurried.

Walking at a sharp pace, they rapidly came close to where he stood.

He drew aside to let them pass, and at that moment caught a few words of their conversation.
"I told you we should be late," exclaimed the unknown girl, in friendly remonstrance.
"What does it matter ?" replied Eve--if Eve it were.