It was evident that the American gentleman's departure was imminent.
The luggage was labelled and hoisted to the roof of the omnibus; they all drew up in a line with their eyes on the door; but still the young man did not come.

Gustavo, over his shoulder, dispatched a waiter to hunt him up.

The waiter returned breathless.

The gentleman was nowhere.

He had searched the entire house; there was not a trace.