Questions followed, rapid and to the purpose.

Perry had seen a woman flash by.

But she seemed to be in company with a man.

He had not been able to see either clearly.
"Which way were they heading ?" asked Mr.Gryce.
Perry told him.
It would look as though they were making for the station.

Alarmed at the idea, Mr.Gryce stepped down into the road and endeavored to pierce the darkness in that direction.