She had ridden both ways--a theory which likewise explained how she came to wear a man's derby and possibly a man's overcoat.

With her skirts covered by a bear-skin she would present a very fair figure of a man to any one who chanced to pass her.

This was desirable in her case.

A man and woman driving at a late hour through the city streets would attract little, if any, attention, while two women might.

Having no wish to attract attention, they had resorted to subterfuge--or Carmel had; it was not like Adelaide to do so.