The girl is headstrong, but I was persuaded she would find the rascal out.

Looks as if she did so soon after they got on board the cars, and I imagine Shillito had an awkward few moments; Barbara's temper is not mild.

Then it's important that she was desperately anxious to escape from him.

There's no more to be said." Mrs.Cartwright gave him a grateful look.

Her husband had never failed her and he had justified her trust again.
"If you don't send a cablegram, how shall we get Barbara back ?" "I'll go myself," said Cartwright "If she can't be persuaded, I'll bring her by force.