I am going to leave you for a little while.

Will you give me your word to remain here until I return ?" "Yes," nodded the other, weakly.
"I'll wrap this around you," Reade continued, taking off his own blouse and wrapping it around the thin body of the older man.
"This will help you a little if you are taken with chills.

I shall be back as soon as I can possibly come without attracting attention.

Do not be startled if you hear other footsteps than my own.

I shall bring with me a friend.