Gabe hastened to obey.

He was now absolutely certain that his companion was an escaped lunatic, and the sooner another keeper was appointed the better.

The remainder of the trip was made in silence.
Mrs.Bangs opened the door of the perfect boarding house and stood majestically waiting to receive the prospective guest.

Over her shoulders peered the faces of the boarders.
"Good afternoon," began the landlady.

"I presume likely you would like to--" She was interrupted.