Mrs.Lee sat still and let things take their course; a dangerous expedient, as thousands of women have learned, for it leaves them at the mercy of the strong will, bent upon mastery.
The music from the ball-room did not stop.

Crowds of persons passed by their retreat.

Some glanced in, and not one of these felt a doubt what was going on there.

An unmistakeable atmosphere of mystery and intensity surrounded the pair.

Ratcliffe's eyes were fixed upon Mrs.Lee, and hers on the ground.