We understood from what followed that Mr. Skimpole was to be left until the morning to occupy the two places which had been already paid for. As Ada and I were both in low spirits concerning Richard and very sorry so to part with him, we made it as plain as we politely could that we should leave Mr. Skimpole to the Dedlock Arms and retire when the night-travellers were gone.

We understood that Mr. Skimpole was to occupy the two places on the coach which had been already paid for the next morning. Both Ada and I were in low spirits and very sorry to part with Richard. 