"This is the best way.

There's a steamer going to Kurrachee to-morrow, and when you reach Kurrachee you'll just have time to catch a German Lloyd boat which calls at Southampton.

You won't be home in thirteen days to be sure, but on the other hand you won't be pestered by curious people." "Yes, yes," cried Stella eagerly.

"I can go to-morrow." "Very well." Repton looked at the clock.

It was still no more than half-past ten.