"How soon shall we hear from you?" said Adèle, her lip trembling.
"As soon as ever I can send a letter. I mean to travel night and day, therefore you must not be surprised if some days pass."
Arthur was himself again; the thoughts of action had been invigorating. He shook hands with Margaret, kissed his cousin and then took his departure. They stood together under the moonbeams silent, for their hearts were full. He, with never a backward look, walked steadily away along the sounding sea.