"In a vessel?"
"No; though I suppose that would be possible. I am late for the stage, and must go on horseback."
"Where is Boston?"
"Oh, some eighteen miles—rather southerly. It is a big city, and the capital."
"When are you coming back?" with a daintily anxious air.
"Oh, by supper-time."
"Well;" nodding.
"What shall I bring you?"
"Nothing at all. We have twice too much now, Rachel says. Only—be sure to come back."
"If I did not, what then?"