Travelling-bags and trunks in readiness for removal told of his journey on the morrow.

All his arrangements were made; the marriage ceremony was to take place at ten o'clock, and shortly after eleven he and his wife would leave for London on their way to the Continent.
Too soon, of course, to hear the result of Northway's visit to the Court-house.

There would be the pleasure of imagining all that he left behind him, and in a day or two the papers would bring news.

He had always sympathized with Guy Fawkes and his fellow-conspirators: how delightful to have fired the train, and then, at a safe distance, have awaited the stupendous explosion.
Poor little Lilian! That was the only troublesome thought.

Yet was he in truth harming her?
Quarrier would take her abroad, and, in a life of retirement, she would have far more happiness than was possible to her under the present circumstances.