And now that we have discussed all this, Mr.Fairfax, what do you think we had better do?
I understood you to say to my uncle that you intend leaving for Paris to-morrow morning, in order to continue your search for the man Hayle.

Supposing you find him, what will you do then ?" "In such a case," I said slowly, looking at her all the time, "I should endeavour to get your uncle's and Codd's share of the treasure from him.
If I am successful, then I shall let him go where he pleases." "And supposing you are unsuccessful in obtaining the money or the gems ?" "Then I must endeavour to think of some other way," I replied, "but somehow I do not think I shall be unsuccessful." "Nor do I," she answered, looking me full and fair in the face.

"I fancy you know that I believe in you most implicitly, Mr.Fairfax." "In that case, do you mind shaking hands upon it ?" I said.
"I will do so with much pleasure," she answered.

"You cannot imagine what a weight you have lifted off my mind.

I have been so depressed about it lately that I have scarcely known what to do.