I had a feeling that something was going to happen and I was ready for it.

I didn't feel blushy or quakey, but quite cool and only a little excited.
By-and-by I heard Fred's voice, and then he came hurrying through the great arch to find me.

He looked so troubled that I forgot all about myself, and asked what the matter was.

He said he'd just got a letter begging him to come home, for Frank was very ill.

So he was going at once on the night train and only had time to say good-by.