But Mr.Graves stepped forward and spoke to him.
"Excuse me, sir," said the lawyer.

"Did I understand you to say you were going to South Denboro ?" "Yes.

I am, if the powers--and Pete Shattuck--'ll let me." "You were going to drive over?
May I go with you?
I'm very anxious to get to South Denboro to-night.

I have some very important business there, and I want to complete it and get away to-morrow.

I must be back in New York by the morning following." The captain looked his questioner over.