"A visitor will hardly knock on such a night.

If by chance one should come, say that I am engaged with a client, make my excuses, and as soon as possible get rid of him.
On no account--on no account, Jacqueline, would I have it known that Aaron Burr is here to-night.

This is important.

I will keep the doors shut, and we will not speak loudly." He turned to go, then hesitated.
"On second thoughts, I will tell Joab to excuse us both at the door.

For you--do not sit up, dear heart! It will be late before our business is done." He was gone.