He knocked again, and presently he heard her ask, in the tone of one just waking up, "Who's there?"
"It's I—it's Sam," he answered. "Are you dressed?"
"No. What time is it?"
"It's very late. Didn't you hear the gong?"
"No; is it morning?"
"The cars are almost ready to start."
"Oh, dear; what shall I do?" exclaimed Julia, in dismay.
"Dress as quick as you can, and we may be in time."
After the lapse of five minutes the door opened, and the young lady appeared.
"I'm so sorry, Sam," she said, excusing herself. "Shall we be in time?"