He only changed from angry to sulky when I made that excuse.

I got a little further away from him, and then added that if he would be at the Mews entrance the next evening I should have something more to say and something more to give him.

He grumbled a few suspicious words in answer about doubting whether he should trust me to come back.
Fortunately, at that moment, a policeman passed on the opposite side of the way.

He slunk down the Mews immediately, and I was free to make my escape.
How I got home I can't say, except that I think I ran the greater part of the way.

Sally opened the door, and asked if anything was the matter the moment she saw my face.