I was here only the other day." "Very good," said Harley.

"But don't forget to turn to the right when you get down the steps.

The other way is too steep for ladies." He was gone with the words and Adela with him, openly delighted to have escaped from her solemn escort, and ready for any adventure that might present itself.
Dot looked after her for a moment, and then back at Hill.

"She'll be all right, won't she ?" she asked.
"Of course she will!" said Hill.
"Then shall we wait a minute till the noise stops ?" she suggested.
Hill paused, though not very willingly.

"There is nothing to be nervous about," he said.
She glanced at the cavernous opening with a little shudder.