A REBELLION IN THE PILOT-HOUSE Captain Passford had obtained the idea, from the fact that Florry did not like to have the major gaze at her all the time, that she was not very deeply interested in him; and the conclusion afforded him a great deal of satisfaction.

She did not like to leave her uncle and aunt and her two cousins without saying good-by to them; but she had not said a word about the military gentleman who was supposed to have made frequent visits at the mansion on her account.
When Lieutenant Dallberg informed Major Pierson that Miss Florry had left the house, and that her trunk had been removed, indicating that she did not intend to return, the effect upon him was very decided.

However it may have been with the young lady, it was plain enough that he was stirred to the very centre of his being.
"Then Captain Passford has left the mansion ?" said the Major, after he had strode several times across the little pilot-house, as he halted in front of the lieutenant.
"No doubt of that; the family and the servants hunted the house all over in search of him and his daughter," replied Mr.Dallberg with a yawn.
"Well, what did Colonel Passford say about him ?" demanded the major.
"He was not at the house when I got there.

As I said, he had gone for assistance.

I could do nothing till I had seen him.