And Ronicky saw her head shake, as she denied Bill the right of advancing farther.

Still he pleaded, and still she ordered him away.

Finally Bill Gregg drew himself up and bowed to her and turned on his heel.
The girl hesitated a moment.

It seemed to Ronicky, in spite of the fact that she had just driven Bill Gregg away, as if she were on the verge of following him to bring him back.

For she made a slight outward gesture with one hand.
If this were in her mind, however, it vanished instantly.