“It was not my intention to take leave of you when I said goodbye to the rest, but I hoped to see you in

classe

. I was disappointed. The interview is deferred. Be ready for me. Ere I sail, I must see you at leisure, and speak with you at length. Be ready; my moments are numbered, and, just now, monopolized; besides, I have a private business on hand which I will not share with any, nor communicate⁠—even to you.⁠—

Paul.

”