"Where mought you be goin'?" she asked.
Rupert mentioned his destination.
"How far away is that?"
"Nearly a hundred miles."
"Are you travelin' alone?"
"I had a man with me till this morning."
"Where is he now?"
"He got up early, robbed me of all my money and ran off, taking the boat with him," Rupert answered in indignant tones.
"If he took all your money, how are you goin' to pay for your dinner?" asked the woman, frowning.