They don't sail, you see, for five or six weeks more, and they haven't--she admits that--expected Chad would take part in their tour.

It's still open to him to join them, at the last, at Liverpool." Miss Gostrey considered.

"How in the world is it 'open' unless you open it?
How can he join them at Liverpool if he but sinks deeper into his situation here ?" "He has given her--as I explained to you that she let me know yesterday--his word of honour to do as I say." Maria stared.

"But if you say nothing!" Well, he as usual walked about on it.

"I did say something this morning.