He strode unconsciously on, never giving a thought to me or my peril.

I held on as long as I could.
Then I dropped.

If only I could have fallen on his foot, or struck his knee as I descended! But no.

I slid quietly down, scarcely grazing his trousers, and just out of the reach of his boot.

For a moment I hoped wildly he would see me as I lay at his feet.