Again their pulses seemed to leap together with one accord and the same mysterious understanding.

He could not tell if he had unconsciously pressed her hand or if she had returned the pressure.

But when their hands unclasped it seemed as if it were the division of one flesh and spirit.
She remained standing by the open door until his footsteps passed down the staircase.

Then she suddenly closed and locked the door with an instinct that Mrs.Barker might at once return now that he was gone, and she wished to be a moment alone to recover herself.

But she presently opened it again and listened.