Never stopping to notice in what direction he was going, Bob dashed

along the street, fearful only lest his guardian would pursue him, and
expecting every moment to hear his voice shouting at him to stop
Never stopping to notice in what direction he was going, Bob dashed
along the street, fearful only lest his guardian would pursue him, and
expecting every moment to hear his voice shouting at him to stop. But as
the moments wore by without any sign of excitement or alarm, Bob gained
confidence, finally slackening his pace to a walk, and began to think of
what he should do, now that he had taken matters into his own hands, and
severed the ties of years that had bound him to his guardian.