Hill nodded with a hint of impatience. "Yes, yes. I was here only the other day."
"Very good," said Harley. "But don't forget to turn to the right when you get down the steps. The other way is too steep for ladies."
He was gone with the words and Adela with him, openly delighted to have escaped from her solemn escort, and ready for any adventure that might present itself.
Dot looked after her for a moment, and then back at Hill. "She'll be all right, won't she?" she asked.
"Of course she will!" said Hill.
"Then shall we wait a minute till the noise stops?" she suggested.
Hill paused, though not very willingly. "There is nothing to be nervous about," he said.
She glanced at the cavernous opening with a little shudder. "I think it is a dreadful place," she said.
She saw him faintly smile. "I thought it didn't appeal much to you," he said.
She shivered. "Do you like it? But of course you do. You are interested in it. Isn't that grinding noise terrible? It makes me want to run away and hide."