She could not go past them.
So serve a defeat told upon her nerves.

Her feet carried her mechanically forward, every foot of her progress being a satisfactory portion of a flight which she gladly made.

Block after passed by.

Upon street-lamps at the various corners she read names such as Madison, Monroe, La Salle, Clark, Dearborn, State, and still she went, her feet beginning to tire upon the broad stone flagging.

She was pleased in part that the streets were bright and clean.