I was to tell my business to his daughter.

I'm glad to know you, Miss Sampson and your cousin, but sorry you've come to Linrock now." "Why ?" queried both girls in unison.
"Because it's--oh, pretty rough--no place for girls to walk and ride." "Ah! I see.

And your business has to do with rough places," said Miss Sampson.

"Strange that papa would not see you.

Stranger that he should want me to hear your business.