I cannot go with you to Nassau; because, if I do, the creditors may suspect my participation in the plot.

I shall stay in New Orleans a week or ten days, then return to Savannah, and take an early opportunity to sail for Nassau, by the way of New York.

Meanwhile, I will try to manage matters so that Madame can safely return to her house.

Then we will decide where to make a happy home for ourselves." The color forsook Rosa's cheeks, and her whole frame quivered, as she said, "I thank you, Gerald, for all this thoughtful care; but I cannot go to Nassau,--indeed I cannot!" "Cannot go!" exclaimed he.

"Where _will_ you go, then ?" "Before you came, Madame had made ready to take us to Boston, you know.