Well, we shall be going on to Vancouver presently." The girl laughed a little.

"That is incontrovertible," she said.

"Why not go on now ?" "There are reasons," said Deringham somewhat gravely.

"For one thing I hope to be in a position shortly to make terms with him." "But Carnaby is his," said the girl.
"Yes," said Deringham, "unless he gives it up." His daughter appeared thoughtful.

"I scarcely think he will!" Deringham laughed a little.