Nearing its bridge, which terminates the long subterraneous passage to Edgware Road, he again brought his barge to a stop, and went in search of a cab.
He soon came back with a four-wheeler; conducted the dripping lady into it; said good-night to her; and then returned to his craft.
But not till she he had rescued had taken note of his name, the number of his boat, and every particular that might be necessary to the finding him again!
She did not tell him whither she was herself bound.
She only communicated this to the cabman; who was directed to drive her to a hotel, not far from the Haymarket.
She was now sober enough to know, not only where she was, but whither she was going!