She saw them descend the bank towards the boat, and, stepping from her window, ran.
Thus it happened that as Willoughby rose from loosening the painter, he saw Mrs.Adair's disappointed eyes gazing into his.

Mrs.Adair called to Ethne, who stood by Captain Willoughby, and came down the bank to them.
"I noticed you cross the lawn from the drawing-room window," she said.
"Yes ?" answered Ethne, and she said no more.

Mrs.Adair, however, did not move away, and an awkward pause followed.

Ethne was forced to give in.
"I was talking to Captain Willoughby," and she turned to him.

"You do not know Mrs.Adair, I think ?" "No," he replied, as he raised his hat.