Then she rose, and, still without a word, took her way on trembling feet towards the door.

To me she gave no glance and seemed to pay no heed.

We two looked for an instant, then Nell darted forward.
"You mustn't go," she cried.

"Where would you go?
You've no other friend." Barbara paused, took one step more, paused again.
"I shan't harm you," said Nell.

Then she laughed.