He conducted me to a place of safety, thrust a purse into my hand, and left me.

As soon as I could do so with safety, I returned to my master's house.

But how long have you been in London ?" "Nearly a month," replied Grant.

"And now let me ask you one question.
Do you ever think of Isabella ?" "Often, very often," replied Leonard.

"But as I dare not indulge the hope of a union with her, I have striven to banish her image from my mind." "She cannot forget _you_, Leonard," rejoined Grant.