He shook his head.

“We must go,” said Sir John. — ”It shall not be put off when we are so near it. You cannot go to town till tomorrow, Brandon, that is all.”

“I wish it could be so easily settled.

But it is not in my power to delay my journey for one day!”

“If you would but let us know what your business is,” said Mrs. Jennings, “we might see whether it could be put off or not.”

“You would not be six hours later,” said Willoughby, “if you were to defer your journey till our return.”

“I cannot afford to lose ONE hour.” —