“I’m going away to-night for a few days––perhaps for two weeks,” he told Nora.

“Yes, sir.”

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“I’ll wire you what my plans are––either to-morrow or next day.”

“And it is to be soon, sir?”

“I can’t tell you for sure, Nora, until I’ve cleared up one or two little matters; but––you can wish me luck, anyway.”

“I’ll do that, sir.”

“And the house is ready, isn’t it?”

“Everything is ready, sir.”

“That’s fine. Now I’m going to pack.”