As he strode along, eyes upon the ground, Will all at once saw the path darkened by a shadow; he then became conscious of a female figure just in front of him, and heedlessly glancing at the face, was arrested by a familiar smile.
"You were coming to see us ?" asked Miss Elvan, offering her hand.

"What a pity that I have to go to town! Only just time to catch the train." "Then I'll walk back to the station with you--may I ?" "I shall be delighted, if you don't mind the trouble.

I have an appointment with Miss Cross.

She has found rooms which she thinks will suit me, and we're going to look at them together." "So you have decided for London ?" "I think so.

The rooms are at Chelsea, in Oakley Crescent.