Fancy, an elopement at thirty-five! The father seems to consider her continued presence here as vital to his interest, though why, neither of us can understand.

Well, I'm not exactly afraid of the old chap but it will certainly be easier for her if there are no wild farewells.

Therefore we shall probably fold our tent like the Arabs and steal away as silently as the "Tillicum" will allow.
Li Ho will have to be told.

He will know anyway, so we may as well tell him.

It appears that whatever may be the reasons for keeping a young girl buried here, they do not extend to Li Ho.