In that day, if he had luck, he might arrange it all; he might explain to Sir Abraham that he, as warden, would have nothing further to do with the defence about to be set up; he might send in his official resignation to his friend the bishop, and so make public the whole transaction, that even the doctor would not be able to undo what he had done.

He knew too well the doctor's strength and his own weakness to suppose he could do this, if they both reached London together; indeed, he would never be able to get to London, if the doctor knew of his intended journey in time to prevent it.
"No, I think not," said he.

"I think I shall start before the archdeacon could be ready;--I shall go early to-morrow morning." "That will be best, papa," said Eleanor, showing that her father's ruse was appreciated.
"Why yes, my love.

The fact is, I wish to do all this before the archdeacon can--can interfere.

There is a great deal of truth in all he says;--he argues very well, and I can't always answer him; but there is an old saying, Nelly: 'Everyone knows where his own shoe pinches!' He'll say that I want moral courage, and strength of character, and power of endurance, and it's all true; but I'm sure I ought not to remain here, if I have nothing better to put forward than a quibble: so, Nelly, we shall have to leave this pretty place." Eleanor's face brightened up, as she assured her father how cordially she agreed with him.
"True, my love," said he, now again quite happy and at ease in his manner.