"Never mind Robin! Walk a little way with me!" she said.
"I think I'd better go," said Green restlessly.
"Please!" said Juliet gently.
He turned beside her without a word.

They went down the shingle to the edge of the sand and began to walk along the shore.
For many seconds they walked in silence.

Juliet's eyes were fixed upon the mighty outline of High Shale Point that stood out like a fortress, dark, impregnable, against the calm of the evening sky.

Her companion sauntered beside her, his hands behind him.

He had thrown away his cigarette.
She spoke at length, slowly, with evident effort.