"I have another object in view besides the object you know of." "May I ask-- ?" "Excuse me, Captain Wragge--you may _not_ ask.

Allow me to thank you for your hospitality, and to wish you good-night.

I am worn out.

I want rest." Once more the captain wisely adapted himself to her humor with the ready self-control of an experienced man.
"Worn out, of course!" he said, sympathetically.

"Unpardonable on my part not to have thought of it before.