They were looking for him, he knew; and for the moment he could have cursed that in him which drew women.

Their casual edging across the sidewalk to the curb, as they drew near, apprised him of discovery.

They slowed down, and were in the thick of the crown as they came up with him.

One of them brushed against him and apparently for the first time noticed him.

She was a slender, dark girl, with black, defiant eyes.