There now.

Don't hold me so fast." I slackened my grasp, and she darted off.

I did not care to pursue her.
Somehow I could not avoid returning once more in the direction of the corridor to get another glimpse of Dr.John; but I met him on the garden-steps, standing where the light from a window fell broad.

His well-proportioned figure was not to be mistaken, for I doubt whether there was another in that assemblage his equal.

He carried his hat in his hand; his uncovered head, his face and fine brow were most handsome and manly.