It was like a dull ache.
The moments dragged on.

She had no way to judge how long she waited, but the hour seemed at least two.

Then suddenly, through the mass of people came a well-known figure with a firm, athletic tread.

A man, who even in this crowd of well-dressed cosmopolitans attracted a second look.
"Oh, it's Phil!" she exclaimed aloud, her face brightening as if the sun had suddenly burst out on a cloudy day.

She wondered if she dared do such a thing as to tap on the window to attract his attention.