All I need do is appear neat." We sat there and talked it over, deciding exactly our course of action.
At nine o'clock I left her, hunted up the nearest bank and got change for my bill.

Then I gave her the amount asked, and we separated, to meet again late that afternoon at the depot.

I felt no doubt as to her being there on time.

My day was a busy one, as I had to visit my boarding house, buy needful clothing, and arrange for transportation.
At the moment specified I called up Vail on the phone, and he responded instantly, the very tone of his voice evidencing the relief he felt at hearing from me.
"Began to think I had skipped with the thousand ?" I asked.

"Well, I have n't, for the other nine looks too good." "You are going, then ?" "Sure; all packed, and transportation bought.