So, for all she had said, he was daring to act the spy! He suspected her; he was lurking to surprise visitors, to watch her outgoing and coming in.

Very well; at least he had provided her with occupation.
Five minutes later she saw that he had gone away.

Thereupon--having in the meantime clad herself--she left the house and walked at a quick step towards a region Of North London with which she had no acquaintance.

In an hour's time she had found another lodging, which she took by the day only.

Then back again to Islington.