We thought at one time your presence here might have been desirable, but, considering the distance, the difficulty of travelling without suitable companionship, and other circumstances, it would, on the whole, be a step we should not recommend; and, indeed, your uncle himself has not expressed any wishes on the subject.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Four days, my Lady, travelling night and day.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
He could be here in two hours, if he starts right off, and, considering what the trail's like, that's blamed fast travelling.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton