We can't come back and search for a little while." He was speaking in a quick, agitated voice.

And Adele agreed.

The desire to be gone had killed even their fury at the loss of their prize.

Some time they would come back, but they would not search now--they were too unnerved.
"Helene," said Wethermill, "get to bed.

I'll come up with the chloroform and put you to sleep." Helene Vauquier hurried upstairs.