The clamour of exclamations from the little groups of people still filled the air outside.

They could hear cars coming and going.

The man whom Hunterleys and Mr.Grex were tying up was still groaning and cursing.
"Are you married ?" Richard asked abruptly.
She shook her head.
"Engaged ?" "No!" "Do you care very much for any one else ?" "No!" she told him softly.
He drew her away.
"Come outside for one moment," he begged.

"I hate to see you in the place where that beast tried to lay hands upon you.

Here is your necklace." He picked it up from her feet and she followed him obediently outside.
People were standing about, shadowy figures in little groups.