I am loath to go, for it is quite on the cards that some message may come during the day, though Wiggins was despondent about it last night.

I want you to open all notes and telegrams, and to act on your own judgment if any news should come.

Can I rely upon you ?" "Most certainly." "I am afraid that you will not be able to wire to me, for I can hardly tell yet where I may find myself.

If I am in luck, however, I may not be gone so very long.

I shall have news of some sort or other before I get back." I had heard nothing of him by breakfast-time.