Barker was obliged to go on, and he put Claudius out on the platform at the station nearest his hotel, and which was in fact at the same cross-street.

As Claudius ascended the steps he was overtaken by the Duke, who was breathless with running.
"I--am afraid--it is too late," he panted; "come along," and he seized Claudius by the arm and dragged him to the corner of Fifth Avenue, before he could ask any questions.
"What is the matter ?" asked the Doctor, looking about.
"He is gone," said the Duke, who had recovered his speech, "I knew he would, but I thought there was time.

I was with a friend of mine, and I had just left him when I saw you, and as I have asked him to dinner I wanted to introduce you first.

But he is always in such a hurry.

Nowhere to be seen.