He started up, and saw the pony-chaise approaching him along the road from the station.

Sir Patrick, this time, was compelled to drive himself--Duncan was not with him.

On discovering Arnold, he stopped the pony.
"So! so!" said the old gentleman.

"You have heard all about it, I see?
You understand that this is to be a secret from every body, till further notice?
Very good, Has any thing happened since you have been here ?" "Nothing.

Have you made any discoveries, Sir Patrick ?" "None.