"Draw the curtains tight.

Now come and sit down here for a moment." He did as he was bidden with some reluctance.
"The man was a villainous-looking creature," he persisted.

"I don't think that he was up to any good.

Look! There's a policeman almost opposite.

Shall I go and tell him ?" She put out her hand and clasped his, drawing him down to her side.
Then she looked steadfastly into his face.
"Mr.Chetwode," she said slowly, "women have many disadvantages in life, but they have had one gift bestowed upon them in which they trust always.