I don't know how long I may be detained, or what it may lead to.

If you see Blanche before I do tell her I have instructed the station-master to let me know (if Miss Silvester does take the railway) what place she books for.

Thanks to that arrangement, we sha'n't have to wait for news till Duncan can telegraph that he has seen her to her journey's end.

In the mean time, you understand what you are wanted to do here ?" "Blanche has explained every thing to me." "Stick to your post, and make good use of your eyes.

You were accustomed to that, you know, when you were at sea.