At the second glance, however, I perceived that there was a man standing in the Southampton Road, a small bearded man in a grey suit, who seemed to be looking in my direction.

The road is an important highway, and there are usually people there.

This man, however, was leaning against the railings which bordered our field and was looking earnestly up.

I lowered my handkerchief and glanced at Mrs.Rucastle to find her eyes fixed upon me with a most searching gaze.

She said nothing, but I am convinced that she had divined that I had a mirror in my hand and had seen what was behind me.