"I--I must have leave of absence. I must go to England--on the most urgent private affairs," Dobbin said.
"Good heavens, what has happened!" thought Glorvina, trembling with all the papillotes.
"I want to be off--now--to-night," Dobbin continued; and the Colonel getting up, came out to parley with him.

"I must have leave of absence. I must go to England - on the most urgent private affairs," Dobbin said. "I want to be off now - tonight!"
