He said he would be willing to go down and tell them she was all right, or, a little later, he might even take a chance of getting her across.
But it would take some time, he was afraid.
Ross seemed to consider the matter for a minute.

Then, "N--o, as long as she's up there, she'd better stay.

We can't spare you to go.

You might call her to the phone--" "I can't.

She's off somewhere on the peak, taking in the view," Jack replied.