As he entered Sloane Square he saw Mrs.Widdowson, who was coming towards the railway; she walked rather wearily, with her eyes on the ground, and did not become aware of him until he addressed her.
'Are we travelling the same way ?' he asked.

'Westward ?' 'Yes.

I am going all the way round to Portland Road.' They entered the station, Barfoot chatting humorously.

And, so intent was he on the expression of his companion's downcast face, that he allowed an acquaintance to pass close by him unobserved.

It was Rhoda Nunn, returning sooner than Miss Barfoot had expected.