I hope I did right, did I not, sister ?" In the slight laugh which followed this question, the reply of the young lady was not heard, and her brother continued: "Well, I put it so strong that Cadmus fell in with me and persuaded Inman to do the same.

They agreed to wait until 10 o'clock, but no longer; so you see I did not accomplish all that I hoped, but it was better than nothing.

If I am not mistaken it is past 10 now." "Not more than a few minutes." "Well, at any rate, the time is up, and they have sent me to notify you that they will wait no longer.

I suppose that you, mother and Jennie, have got together all that you can take away.

As I have to escort you back, I will carry the things, unless you smuggle in some of the bedsteads." "Then it is the intention to attack as soon as the ladies are fairly out of the way ?" was the inquiring remark of Capt.