But now, whenever a paper was opened, her first search was for naval intelligence.
With what a throb of interest did she one day, about a week after Mark's letter came to hand, read an announcement that the ship ---- had been ordered home, and might be expected to arrive daily at Norfolk.
A woman thinks quickly to a conclusion; or, rather, arrives there by a process quicker than thought; especially where her conclusions are to affect a beloved object.

In an hour after Jenny had read the fact just stated, she said to Mr.Lofton, who had now come to be much attached to her-- "Will you grant me a favor ?" "Ask what you will, my child," replied Mr.Lofton, with more than usual affection in his tones.
"Let me have fifty dollars." "Certainly.

I know you will use it for a good purpose." Two days after this Jenny was in Washington.

She made the journey alone, but without timidity or fear.

Her purpose made her self-possessed and courageous.