When she learnt from Patty that Narramore was still ignorant of her history how would she exult! But that joy should be brief.

In the name of common honesty he would protect his friend.

If Narramore chose to take her with his eyes open---- Jealous frenzy kept him pacing the room for an hour or two.

Then he went forth and haunted the neighbourhood of New Street station until within five minutes of the time of departure of Patty's train.

If Eve kept her promise to see the girl off he might surprise her upon the platform.
From the bridge crossing the lines he surveyed the crowd of people that waited by the London train, a bank-holiday train taking back a freight of excursionists.