Let her suppose that you have gone to Bingen in consequence of the unfavorable news of Engelman's health." She paused, and considered a little.

"Or, better still, Bingen is on the way to England.

There will be nothing extraordinary in your stopping to visit Engelman, on your journey to London." This took me completely, and far from agreeably, by surprise.

I said piteously, "Must I really leave Frankfort ?" "My good fellow, I have other interests to consider besides Engelman's interests," my aunt explained.

"Mr.Hartrey is waiting to hear from me.
There is no hope that Engelman will be able to travel to London, in his present state of health, and no possibility of Mr.Keller taking his place until something is settled at Frankfort.