I've tried to flatter myself that he's safe; but I'm almost convinced now that something has happened to him, or he'd have come back long before this--he knows how anxious we would all be about him.

I've tried to quiet mother and Caddy by suggesting various reasons for his delay, but, at the same time, I cannot but cherish the most dismal forebodings.

I must go and look for him." "No, no, Esther--stay where you are at present--leave that to me.

I'll order a carriage and go up to Garie's immediately." "Well, do, Mr.Walters, and hurry back: won't you ?" she rejoined, as he left the apartment.
In a few moments he returned, prepared to start, and was speedily driven to Winter-street.

He found a group of people gathered before the gate, gazing into the house.