"I take it all back.

I agree that the appearances are all against me.

But I didn't know that you young scions of Gridley were on the road.

I was driving fast in order to bring the ladies to Ashbury in time for luncheon.
And now, they won't get it." "Small loss to them, and great gain to us," smiled Dick.

"We have provisions enough in our wagon to offer all the luncheon that your party can possibly care to eat." "No, no! We've encroached upon your hospitality too often in the past," replied Dr.Bentley, with a shake of his head.