There is a mental checklist every woman goes through when planning to leave the house after dark; what time does the sun set, how far is the nearest bus or train, how long will I have to wait at the stop or platform if I miss one, how far do I have to walk on the other side, is the walk well lit, is my phone charged, will one of my friends wait up until I text: “I got home ok”.

Stop and Look – The Race Meeting by Sir John Everett Millais (1853)
In The Race Meeting, Sir John Everett Millais presents a poignant story of an undisciplined crowd at the Epsom Derby.