When you crossed the station platform in front of us he got a jolt." "Then, you did not get a jolt ?" "Not at all," said Barbara.

"To keep behind and meet you after I'd sent Lister off would not have bothered me.

However, I was curious, although I think I knew the line he'd take.

You see, for an unsophisticated young man, the situation was awkward." "If he felt it awkward, it indicated he knew he ought not to have taken you on board his boat." "You're horribly logical," Barbara rejoined with a twinkle.

"When we started he didn't know I ought not to have gone.