There was a moment's pause.

Then she turned away and spoke to some one behind her in the cabin.

A moment or two later the door was closed and I was left alone.

After that it seemed ridiculous to imagine that there was any special significance to be attached to the fact that we were fellow passengers.
The crossing was a rough one, and I saw nothing more of either Delora or the girl.

I had very little hand baggage, and I was one of the first to reach the train, where I made myself comfortable in the corner seat of a carriage towards the rear end.