It was evident that he hoped, by making his absence as short as possible, to prevent Mr.Henry's ever knowing that he had left home, or in any way connived at Edward's escape.
So, although the vessel was not to sail till the afternoon's tide, they left the hotel soon after breakfast, and went to the "Anna-Maria." They were among the first passengers on board.

Mr.Buxton took Maggie down to her cabin.

She then saw the reason of his business the evening before.
Every store that could be provided was there.

A number of books lay on the little table--books just suited to Maggie's taste.

"There!" said he, rubbing his hands.