15/31 "We shall have to go a long way for them; everyone will be wanting the same thing now. We must push a long way north, and make a depot somewhere westward. Then we can pick them up by sixes and sevens at a time. When shall we go ?" "The sooner the better." "I think I will come with you," said the Doctor. "I have not been a journey for some time." "Your conversation, sir," I said, "will shorten the journey by one-half"-- which was sincerely said. |