And I wonder how the deuce she got _here_!" "Probably by the railroad," said Edith flippantly.
I drove over to the _Shasta_, and we stopped.

I couldn't for the life of me understand her being, there.

I stared up at the windows, and nodded dazedly to Crom, grinning down at me.

The next minute, dad himself came out on the platform.
"So it's you, Ellie ?" he greeted calmly.

"I thought Potter wasn't to let you know I was coming; he must be getting garrulous as he grows old.
However, since you are here, I'm very glad to see you, my boy." "Hello, dad," I said meekly, and helped Beryl out.