“He is in the front part of the saloon; he sent me to hunt you.”
“Very well; you may tell him where I am, if you wish.”
But a moment elapsed before Ivanhoe was by Scottie’s side.
“I have been looking all over the boat for you, Scottie. What induced you to hide from me?”
“I did not hide from you particularly, but I felt sad and wanted to be alone.”
“I hope you will not be so cruel as to drive me away, when you know how it pleases me to be by your side!”
“Oh, no! I have had my little day dream, and am glad you came.”
“Thank you; can we have a little chat here without being interrupted?”
“Yes, I guess so; take a seat.”
“I have made another wonderful discovery.”