Did you hear me? She said, quietly and rapidly.
Yes,' I replied, 'that's the road. Please excuse me-I was rather surprised by your sudden appearance.'
You don't suspect me of doing anything wrong, do you?
No, no, seeing you so suddenly gave me a shock, that's all,'
I heard you coming,' she said, 'and hid behind those trees to see what sort of man you were, before I risked speaking. May I trust you?
Her eyes searched my face, anxiously.
Her loneliness and helplessness were so obvious that I felt great sympathy for her. 'Tell me how I can help you,' I said, 'and if I can, I will.'
Oh, thank you, thank you. You are very kind.' Her voice trembled a little as she spoke. 'I don't know London at all. Can I get a cab or a
carriage at this time of night? Could you show me where to get one, and will you promise not to interfere with me? I have a friend in London
who will be glad to receive me. I want nothing else-will you promise?
She looked nervously up and down the road, then back at me.
How could I refuse? Her fear and confusion were painful to see.
Will you promise? She repeated.
Yes