I'll be out pretty soon, Caroline; just as soon as I've got the upper layer of railroad dust off my face and hands.

You'll be surprised to see how light-complected I really am when that's over.

All right! Heave ahead, Commodore!" He departed, preceded by Edwards and the suit-case.

Stephen Warren threw himself violently into a chair by the window.

Young Dunn laughed aloud.
His mother flashed an indignant glance at him, and then hurried to Caroline.
"You poor dear!" she exclaimed, putting an arm about the girl's shoulder.