She had no will either way, and suffered herself to be led out of the box, supported by the two young men. "Run for a cab," said Edward; and Algernon went ahead. He had one waiting for them as they came out.
They placed Dahlia on a seat with care, and Edward, jumping in, drew an arm tightly about her. "I can't cry," she moaned. The cab was driving off as a crowd of people burst from the pit-doors, and Algernon heard the voice of Farmer Fleming, very hoarse.
He had discretion enough to retire..