But you will see her no doubt before I do." Maurice hesitated a moment, and then made boldly a request which had been in his mind.
"I want to see her.

I should like to see her this morning if I could.
Will you help me ?" "You don't generally require help for that.

But I suppose the fact is, you want to see her alone ?" "Exactly." "I own I fancied you had settled your affairs yesterday; however, I _can_ help you, I think.

Mrs.Costello half promised to go out with me some morning.

I will go and try to carry her off to-day." "You are always kind, Louisa.