Perceiving that we were about to go, the crowd hurried from the building into the narrow alley leading out upon the street.
Some shouted endearing farewells as we passed them, and many of their hardened faces were wet with tears.

The sun was just going down and the shadows were deepening between the high walls looming above us as we started homeward.

Hester insisted that we must dine with her and decide upon the day of our departure.

Rayel and I went directly home for a bath and a change of clothing, after which we proceeded at once to Hester's apartments.

Evidently somewhat fatigued by the day's experience, Rayel had little to say while we were eating dinner.