The steamer would not leave for some hours, but it was Elsie's desire to go directly on board.
"I think that will be your best plan," said Mrs.Conly.

"You can then settle yourself in your state-room at once; and while Dinah unpacks what you will need on the voyage, you can lie in your berth and rest.

You are looking greatly fatigued." "You will come with us, Aunt Louise, will you not ?" both the young people asked.
"No, I must see Virginia.

I shall have time for an hour's chat with her and yet to reach the vessel some time before the hour fixed for her sailing.

Edward, you will see that my luggage is taken on board ?" "Certainly, aunt; but shall we not first drive to Virginia's residence and leave you there?
And I return for you after seeing my sister and the luggage on board the steamer ?" "No, not at all!" she answered stiffly.