The first step toward accomplishing that object is to beat our retreat--excuse a professional metaphor from a military man--to beat our retreat from York to-morrow.

I see my way plainly so far; but I am all abroad, as we used to say in the militia, about my marching orders afterward.

The next direction we take ought to be chosen with an eye to advancing your dramatic views.

I am all ready, when I know what your views are.

How came you to think of the theater at all?
I see the sacred fire burning in you; tell me, who lit it ?" Magdalen could only answer him in one way.