I'll come and see you before I go." He found the lady sitting in the library in consultation with Captain Oliphant.

The table was spread with the late Squire's papers and documents, concerning which the Captain was evincing considerable interest.
The tutor glared a little through his glass at the spectacle of this industry, and disposing of his co-trustee's greeting with a half nod, accosted Mrs Ingleton.
"I must ask you to excuse me for a few days, Mrs Ingleton.

I have just received news which render a journey necessary." "Indeed!" said Captain Oliphant, looking up from his papers.

"I am afraid, Mr Armstrong, we must ask you to postpone it, as there are a good many business matters of importance to be gone into, which will require the attention of all the trustees.

It is an inconvenient time to seek for leave of absence." The tutor's mouth stiffened ominously.
"You take unnecessary interest in my affairs, sir.