Winthrop started a little, and then after another moment's pause said quietly,
"Are you serious in wishing to go there now?"
"Very serious!" said Elizabeth, "if I had anybody to take care of me. I couldn't be there with only Clam and Karen."
"You would find things very rough and uncomfortable."
"What do you suppose I care about how rough?" said Elizabeth. "I would rather be there than in any other place I can think of."
"I am afraid you would still be much alone there — your own household would be all."
"I must be that anywhere," said Elizabeth bitterly. "I wish I could be there."
"Then I will see what I can do," said he rising.
"About what?" said Elizabeth.
"I will tell you if I succeed."