Lamps were burning all the way along. The roads again became more open and they were given a last view of the heights. Then they went at top speed, first between well-kept villas, finally through a populous noisy main road until they got deeper into the town. They got off at the Votive Church.
"Good-bye," said George, "and I hope to see you again in the café to-morrow."
"I don't know ..." replied Heinrich, and as George looked at him questioningly he added: "It is possible that I shall go away."
"I say, that is a sudden decision."
"Yes, one gets caught sometimes by...."
"Lovesickness," filled in George with a smile.
"Or fear," said Heinrich with a short laugh.
"You certainly have no cause for that," said George.
"Do you know for certain?" asked Heinrich.
"You told us so yourself."