Meantime he expressed the profound hope that Mrs.
Waring-Gaunt might get them as speedily as was consistent with safety to their destination, and that supper might not be too long delayed.
"We can trust Mrs.Waring-Gaunt for the first," said Larry with confidence, "and mother for the second." In neither the one nor the other was Larry mistaken, for Mrs.Waring-Gaunt in a very few minutes discharged both passengers and freight at the Gwynnes' door, and supper was waiting.
"We greatly appreciate your kindness, Mrs.Waring-Gaunt," said Dr.
Brown, bowing courteously over her hand.

"I shall look in upon your brother to-morrow morning.

I hardly think there is any great cause for anxiety." "Oh, thank you, Dr.Brown, I am glad to hear you say that.

It would be very good of you to look in to-morrow." "Good-night," said Jane, her rare smile illuminating her dark face.

"It was so good of you to come for us.