Miss Eade was delighted to see her go.

This rival finally out of the way, Mr.
Bullivant might perchance turn his attention to the faithful admirer who remained.
She went by train to Great Portland Street, and thence by cab, with her two boxes, to Rutland Street, Hampstead Road--an uphill little street of small houses.

When the cab stopped, the door of the house she sought at once opened, and on the threshold appeared a short, prim, plain-featured girl, who smiled a welcome.
'You are Miss Vesper ?' Monica said, approaching her.
'Yes--very pleased to see you, Miss Madden.

As London cabmen have a narrow view of their duties, I'll help you to get the boxes in.' Monica liked the girl at once.

Jehu condescending to hand down the luggage, they transferred it to the foot of the staircase, then, the fare having been paid, went up to the second floor, which was the top of the house.