Tt was too late for denials.

But, driven into my last corner, as it seemed, I relapsed for the moment into thought, and my thoughts took the form of a rapid retrospect of all the hours that this angry woman and I had spent together.

I was introduced to her again by poor Bob.

I recognised her again by the light of a match, and accosted her next morning in the strong sunshine.

We went for our first walk together.