They had reached Libertyville, and Paul went out on the platform with his papers.
Of course nothing was to be seen or heard of Denton, who had jumped off the train fully three-quarters of a mile back.
To the station master the conductor hurriedly communicated what had passed, and enjoined him to detain Denton if he should appear at the station, and try to purchase a ticket for the seven o'clock train, which would start a little over an hour later.
Again the train moved on.
"There is no loss without some little gain, Aunt Caroline," said Grace. "As my seat companion has taken French leave, there will be room for you to sit beside me the rest of the journey."
"Rather dearly purchased, Grace," said the elder lady, "since it costs you forty-seven dollars."
"Oh, I consider your company worth that sum," said the young lady, playfully.
"Really, Grace, you have taken your loss very coolly."
"Would it do any good to make a lament over it, aunt?"
"No, perhaps not, but you seem in just as good spirits as if you had lost nothing."