But in this book it is different; the thing which seems inevitable and unavoidable never happens; it is circumvented by the art of the author every time.
Another elopement was attempted.

It failed.
We have now arrived at the end.

But it is not exciting.

McClintock thinks it is; but it isn't.

One day Elfonzo sent Ambulinia another note--a note proposing elopement No.16.This time the plan is admirable; admirable, sagacious, ingenious, imaginative, deep--oh, everything, and perfectly easy.