I could go and come, and thereby lose no opportunity.

Curiosity led me on, and with it the attraction which still draws us to those we have loved, though the love be gone and more pain than pleasure wait on our visiting.

In ten minutes I was following Jonah down the cliff, and plunged thence into a narrow street that ran curling and curving towards the sea.

Jonah held on quickly, and without hesitation, until we reached a confined alley, and came to a halt before a mean house.
"She's here," said Jonah, pointing to the door and twisting his face as though he was swallowing something nauseous.
I could not doubt of her presence, for I heard her voice singing gaily from within.

My heart beat quick, and I had above half a mind not to enter.