'Never to have started, or not to have returned without being married.

I don't like to say it, Elfride--indeed I don't; but you must be told this, that going back unmarried may compromise your good name in the eyes of people who may hear of it.' 'They will not; and I must go.' 'O Elfride! I am to blame for bringing you away.' 'Not at all.

I am the elder.' 'By a month; and what's that?
But never mind that now.' He looked around.

'Is there a train for Plymouth to-night ?' he inquired of a guard.

The guard passed on and did not speak.
'Is there a train for Plymouth to-night ?' said Elfride to another.
'Yes, miss; the 8.10--leaves in ten minutes.