I was tired out and rather scared.

I got away just in time--only just in time." Something in her voice, low though it was, made him draw nearer still, massively, protectively.
"Are you hiding from someone ?" he said.
"Oh, not exactly." She patted his shoulder gently.

"No one would take the trouble to come and look for me," she said.

"They're all much too busy with their own affairs." His eyes sought hers again.

"You're not frightened then any more ?" She smiled at him.