It was late when he returned with the Captain, and he found that Kate had departed to spend the evening with Miss Howard.

If he wanted further proof of her indifference, surely he had it here.
It was very late, and the family had retired before Miss Danton came home.

She was good enough though, to rise, very early next morning to say good-bye.

Doctor Frank took his hasty breakfast, and came into the parlour, where he found her alone.
"I thought I was not to have the pleasure of seeing you before I went," he said, holding out his hand.

"I have but ten minutes left: so good-bye." His voice shook a little as he said it.