"And to-morrow at daybreak—"
"It will, no doubt, be possible to comply with your request."
"Especially be careful in selecting a captain; and the broker will have to sell me the ship."
"This transaction also will be carried out."
"Well, then, please arrange everything; my time is very limited."
Madame Caraman gazed despairingly at the banker; he was really ready to lend his hand to such a stupid affair?
"No, I do not give my permission," she at length resolutely declared. "I have obligations toward Lord Ellis, and I object to it."
Clary took the governess's head, kissed her heartily, and whispered to her:
"Be persuaded, Mamma Caraman. I desire it, and therefore we depart."