He bought a newspaper, and glanced through the list of steamers which had sailed during the week.

When the train glided into the depot he was on his feet and ready to leave it.
"You will reserve our rooms, Duson, for one month," he said on the way to the hotel.

"We shall probably leave for Europe a month to-morrow." "Very good, sir." "You were Mrs.Peterson's servant, Duson, before you were mine!" "Yes, sir." "You have been with her, I believe, for many years.

You are doubtless much attached to her!" "Indeed I am, sir!" "You may have surmised, Duson, that she has left me.

I desire to ensure your absolute fidelity, so I take you into my confidence to this extent.
Your mistress is in the hands of those who have some power over her.