They turned into Lambeth Walk, then again into Paradise Street, Totty still a little distance in the rear.

At their house, they paused.

Luke seemed to be going further on, and, to the girl's surprise, he did so, whilst Mr.Poole entered.
He turned to the left, this time into Newport Street.

Totty felt a strange tightness at her chest, for all at once she guessed what his purpose was.
It was still only half-past ten; people were moving about.

Newport Street has only one inhabited side; the other is formed by the railway viaduct, the arches of which are boarded up and made to serve for stables, warehouses, workshops.