Dismissing the whole thing from my mind, I bade the butler tell Bauer to go forward with my luggage and to let my carriage be at the door in good time.

Helga had busied herself, since our guest's departure, in preparing small comforts for my journey; now she came to me to say good-by.

Although she tried to hide all signs of it, I detected an uneasiness in her manner.

She did not like these errands of mine, imagining dangers and risks of which I saw no likelihood.

I would not give in to her mood, and, as I kissed her, I bade her expect me back in a few days' time.