We are going together to Ceylon, as I have travelled about India enough for the present.
I went to visit my brother at Trichinopoly, and have only just returned to Bombay.

Unfortunately the captain of the _Campaspe_ declares he is unable to take me, so I shall have to wait.' "I explained the reasons of the captain's reluctance, and offered him a share of my cabin if Captain Dodge would consent to be burdened with Railton's company.
"'Oh, for that matter,' replied he, 'Railton can follow; but he's a handy fellow, and I daresay would make himself useful without payment.' "We consulted Captain Dodge, who admitted himself ready to take another passenger, and even to accommodate Railton, if that were my wish.

Only, he explained, Mr.Sanderson had especially told him that I should wish to be alone, being an invalid.

So the bargain was struck.
"Mr.Sanderson did not seem altogether pleased when I informed him that I intended to take a companion.

He asked many questions about Colliver, and was especially anxious to know if I had confided anything of my plans to him.