Wait till all quiets down, if we have to wait till morning.

Then you can slip out." "Sally, I oughtn't to stay.

I don't want to--I won't," I replied perplexed and stubborn.
"But you must.

It's the only safe way.

They won't come here." "Suppose they should?
It's an even chance Sampson'll search every room and corner in this old house.