The accident may be misinterpreted.

My father may seek an explanation from you--he may ask if you know where I am.

Should I have placed the knowledge of my retreat in your possession, you know that, as a man of honor, you could not tell him a falsehood.
Goodby," she added, "we may meet in better times, but I much fear that our destinies will be separated forever--Come, Alley." Her voice softened as she uttered the last words, and the stranger felt the influence of her ascendency over him too strongly to hesitate in manifesting this proof of his obedience to her wishes..