But I know my father and mother will be alarmed if I don't come soon.

I am sure Caesar must have run away again, and I am afraid Jenkins must be hurt." I had thought of that, too.

Only an accident could explain the coachman's non-appearance or, at least, his not sending help to his mistress.
"If you are really not afraid to remain here, Miss Colton," I said, "I will go to your house myself." "Oh no! Some one will come soon.

I can't understand where Victor--Mr.
Carver--can be.

He was to have joined me at the church." I did not answer.