"And when will you leave old Erin?"
"When you give the word."
It confused him a little to realize how much she deferred to his judgment.
"Pardon me—will there be other passengers?"
"None."
"Then I will accept"—he had desired to make sure Jerome's hateful presence might not bring about a duel during the voyage.
"We will call it settled. An hour's notice will find us aboard, bag and baggage. Govern your own actions as your duty demands."
"This is awfully kind of you Cousin Cleo."
"The obligation is on your part, to put up with our dull society for ten days."