They appeared to have the place to themselves, and Warburton supposed their companions had taken advantage of the recess to enjoy the relative coolness of the lobby.

He stood a while with his eyes on the interesting pair; he asked himself if he should go up and interrupt the harmony.

At last he judged that Isabel had seen him, and this accident determined him.

There should be no marked holding off.

He took his way to the upper regions and on the staircase met Ralph Touchett slowly descending, his hat at the inclination of ennui and his hands where they usually were.
"I saw you below a moment since and was going down to you.