There was no doubt about his being in earnest.

She continued her work without looking at him, but her tone when she spoke was more friendly.
"This will take me a little longer than I thought to finish properly," she said.

"I wonder might I come down early to-morrow morning?
What time do you leave for the City ?" "Not until afternoon, at any rate," he said.

"Come to-morrow, certainly--whenever you like.

You needn't be afraid of that rabble.