“I give you my word for these also, Alick.”
“And that you will never under any circumstances whatever, or to any person whoever, give your name or address, or mine.”
“Take my word for that, too. I promise—solemnly promise to remember and obey all your directions, Alick.”
“That is right,” he said. And he resumed his cigar, and smoked in comfort for some minutes, and then threw away the stump, and got up, saying:
“I must see about going.”
“Oh, Alick! So soon, dear!” she exclaimed, in dismay.
“So soon? Why, it is seven o’clock now, and the boat leaves at nine. I have but two hours to get it.”
“Leo can drive you there easily in one hour, Alick. The horses are quite fresh, and will go like the wind. And besides, I want you to take tea with me before you leave,” she said, touching the bell.
“Well, I can take a cup of tea while Leo is putting the horses to the carriage, I suppose,” he admitted, resuming his seat.
Pina came in to answer the bell.