This part of the town lay in obscurity and quietness; not a shout sounded in her hearing.
Mr.Quarrier had not been at home since early in the afternoon.
"He must be found at once," said Mrs.Wade, adding quickly, "I suppose Mrs.Quarrier hasn't come ?" The servant gave a surprised negative.
"You must please send some one to find Mr.Quarrier, without a moment's delay.

I will come in and wait." The coachman happened to be in the kitchen.

Mrs.Wade had him summoned, and despatched him for his master.

Though her limbs shook with fatigue, she could not remain seated for more than a few minutes at a time; she kept the drawing-room door open, and kept going out to listen.

Her suspense lasted for more than half an hour; then at length she heard a cab rattle up the drive, and in another moment Quarrier stood before her.