It was impossible to mistake the springing step and tall slenderness of Constance Bledlow.
He rapidly weighed the pros and cons of overtaking her.

It was most unlikely that she had yet heard of the accident.

And yet she might have seen Sorell.
He made up his mind and quickened his pace.

She heard the steps behind her and involuntarily looked round.

He saw, with a passionate delight, that she could not immediately hide the agitation with which she recognised him.
"Whither away ?" he said as he took off his hat.