Will you tell my father that we may not be able to return till to-morrow, if then; and may I count upon you to keep all you saw and heard secret till after our return ?" "Where are you going ?" "To London.

We start in twenty minutes.

I don't think it is the least use, but Ralph insists on going, and I cannot let him go alone." "My dear Charles," I said (all my anger had vanished at the sight of his worn face), "I will accompany you." "Not for worlds!" he replied, hastily.

"It would be no good.

Indeed, I should not wish it." But I knew better.
"An old head is often of use," I replied, rapidly getting into my clothes.