It was her intention to visit Mrs.Baxendale first, then to go on to the Cartwrights'.

As it rained, she walked to Pendal and took train for Dunfield.
At Dunfield station she was delayed for some moments in leaving the carriage by travellers who got out before her with complexities of baggage.

To reach the exit of the station she had to cross the line by a bridge, and at the foot of this bridge stood the porter who collected tickets.

As she drew near to him her eyes fell upon a figure moving before her, that of a young man, wearing thick travelling apparel and carrying a bag.

She did not need to see his face, yet, as he stopped to give up his ticket, she caught a glimpse of it.