It seemed to them that it must all be connected with the chase which they had caught a glimpse of some time previously.

Still, as they happened to be in the chalet they might be called upon to give their names and addresses.

At this thought they glanced at one another, and almost made up their minds to go off under the rain.

But they realised that anything like flight might only compromise them the more.

So they waited; and all at once there came a diversion, for two fresh customers entered the establishment.
A victoria with its hood and apron raised had just drawn up outside the door.