"You will return with us to Washington then, Stewart, as we possess
the treasure you are in search of?"

"Yes, if none of the party offer any objection," replied he.

"I don't know that any feel disposed to act so ungratefully:
suppose we inquire however. Miss Hamilton, have you any objection to
receiving, as an escort and protector, this amiable cavalier, who has
wandered so far from home to offer his services?"

"Frank, it is hardly fair to make her speak for the party; some may
differ with her, on so important a point."

"You seem quite certain as to her sentiments on this subject. Upon my
word, Miss Florence, if I were you, I should most assuredly take this
occasion to teach him a little humility; for instance, just tell him
it makes no difference with you--that it is perfectly immaterial."

"In following your advice, Doctor, the responsibility will be
inevitably transferred to yourself; and I must thank you for so
politely relieving me."

"I see no reason, Stewart, why you should not join our party, and lend
your assistance toward enlivening the tedious hours yet in store for
us; though only a few more days of travel remain, thank Heaven."

"One would suppose, from the fear of ennui which seems to cloud your
future, that Mary and I had not succeeded so happily as we imagined,
in our efforts to entertain you."