But she had not been so watching for many seconds when she saw Captain Frederic Aylmer appear upon the platform.

Immediately she sank back into her corner and watched no more.

Of course he was going to Perivale; but why had not her aunt told her that she was to meet him?
Of course she would be staying in the same house with him, and her present small attempt to avoid him would thus be futile.

The attempt was made; but nevertheless she was probably pleased when she found that it was made in vain.

He came at once to the carriage in which she was sitting, and had packed his coats, and dressing-bag, and desk about the carriage before he had discovered who was his fellow-traveller.