It seems, however, that there must have been some short cut for those who knew it, for before I had reached the road I was astounded to see Miss Stapleton sitting upon a rock by the side of the track. Her face was beautifully flushed with her exertions, and she held her hand to her side.
Musiała być jednak inna krótsza droga, bo zanim doszedłem do gościńca, ku wielkiemu mojemu zdziwieniu ujrzałem miss Stapleton, siedzącą na kamieniu przy drodze.