But Manisty bent his fine head to her; his left hand secured hers upon his arm; he spoke to her gently and cheerfully.

Behind walked Aunt Pattie, very small and nervously pale, followed by a nurse.

Then two men--Lucy recognised one as the Marinata doctor--and another nurse; then Alfredo, with luggage.
They passed rapidly out of her sight.

But the front door was immediately below the balcony, and her ear could more or less follow the departure.

And there was Mrs.Burgoyne, leaning over the balcony.