Which preposition to use with willits

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Drawing Willits from the room her questions burst forth in their unstemmed torrent.

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" At the gate they paused to regain their lost breath and sense of decorum for, across the orchard, the veranda could be plainly seen with the trim figure of Professor Willits in close proximity to the taller and gaunter outline of Mrs. Sykes.

Which preposition to use with  willits