Elizabeth, however astonished, was at least more prepared for an interview than before, and resolved to appear and to speak with calmness, if he really intended to meet them. For a few moments, indeed, she felt that he would probably strike into some other path.
Peut-etre, apres tout, allait-il prendre un autre chemin ? Un tournant qui le déroba a leur vue le lui fit croire un instant ; mais le tournant dépassé, elle le trouva immédiatement devant elle.