I must, indeed.' 'Please--do give me one moment!' 'I can't stay--I can't--good-night!' It was impossible for him to detain her.

Ungracefully he caught at his hat, made the salute, and moved away with rapid, uneven strides.

In less than half an hour he was back again at this spot.

He walked past the shop many times without pausing; his eyes devoured the front of the building, and noted those windows in which there was a glimmer of light.

He saw girls enter by the private door, but Monica did not again show herself.