"But we could not go, as you requested.

The sailing of Mrs.De Peyster, under the attendant circumstances, is a piece of news of first importance; in fact, almost a national event.

We simply had to see you.

I trust you perceive and appreciate our professional predicament." Mrs.De Peyster was glaring at him with devastating majesty.
"This--this is an outrage!" "Perhaps it may seem an outrage to you," said the young man swiftly, politely, and thoroughly undevastated.

"But, really, it is only our duty.