When she reached the indicated spot I was in a position still to observe her.

She had asked some question about the working of the toy, and the girl, taking it herself, began to explain the little secret.

Flora bent her head over it, but she clearly didn't understand.

I saw her, in a manner that quickened my curiosity, give a glance back at the place from which she had come.

Lord Iffield was talking with another young person; she satisfied herself of this by the aid of a question addressed to her own attendant.