After that her cousin would cease to disturb her in her career.
It was nearly one o'clock before the two girls began to prepare for their morning start, and Alice, when they had finished their packing, seemed to be worn out with fatigue.

"If you are tired, dear, we'll put it off," said Kate.

"Not for worlds," said Alice.

"For half a word we'll do it," continued Kate.

"I'll slip out to George and tell him, and there's nothing he'd like so much." But Alice would not consent.
About two they got into bed, and punctually at six they were at the railway station.