Besides," he added with a sudden naive relief, as he clutched at a fugitive but plausible thought, "if I did you would not believe the things which I have been telling you." He had a curious idea that she was disappointed as she turned her head away, but she said nothing.

Arrived at the Embankment, the cab came slowly to a standstill.

The girl descended.

There was something new in her manner; she looked away from him when she spoke.
"You had better leave me here," she said.

"I am going to sit upon that seat." Then came those few seconds' hesitation which were to count for a great deal in his life.