He waited, perfectly still, and at last saw a gleam of white passing soundlessly through the undergrowth.

He was not surprised when he recognised the colour of Lady Arabella's dress.

She came close and waited, with her face to the iron door.

From some place of concealment near at hand Oolanga appeared, and came close to her.

Adam noticed, with surprised amusement, that over his shoulder was the box with the mongoose.