Thirlwell had not failed her yet and it would be a painful shock if he did so now.

She had a half-superstitious feeling that it was important he should come.

If he arrived, all would go well; if not--but she refused to follow the thought, and looked at her watch.

Only a few minutes had gone since her last glance and she tried to conquer her impatience.
Her heart beat when she stood beside the platform gate as the long train rolled in.

The cars were crowded, but she thrilled when Thirlwell jumped down from a vestibule.