"That's lovely," returned Gwen. "I wonder just where he lives."
"He has a cave which I will show you. He also frequents a cathedral in Sheldon woods, and one of his haunts is a pinnacle where he sits on moonlight nights and works his spells."
"Perfect!" cried Gwen. "I like him more and more, and I shall be willing to hug my chains if he binds me fast. Must we go in?" For Miss Elliott was turning her steps toward Cap'n Ben's.
"Mustn't we?"
"To sit in that stuffy room with a kerosene lamp? Do wait till it's too dark to see."
"You must go to bed early, for we have had a long journey, and I want to see some color in those pale cheeks."
"I'll go early. The earlier the better, but not before dark."
"And you needn't get up early in the morning."
"But I shall want to."
"You have no kindergartners waiting for you."