He was followed by Mr.
Gallilee, eager to help the person inside to alight.

The traveller proved to be a grey-headed woman, shabbily dressed.

Mr.Gallilee cordially shook hands with her--patted her on the shoulder--gave her his arm--led her into the house.

The cab with the luggage on it remained at the door.

The nurse had evidently not reached the end of her journey yet.
Carmina shrank back on the sofa, when the leaves of the letter touched her face.