Avoiding the platform, he crossed straight on to the roadway, and was lost amidst the tangle of cabs.

I turned to the girl, affecting not to notice his extraordinary haste.
"We will have our small things put into an omnibus," I said.

"There will be plenty of time afterwards to come back and look for our registered luggage." "You are very kind," she murmured absently.
Her eyes were still watching the spot where her companion had disappeared..