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Now I will tell you ; it is I who am the courier . The wind is northeast ; the sea was quite smooth yesterday evening ; I think we shall have a comfortable passage . And do you know why I have brought you away by this train ? Do n't you know that I shall get you down to Dover in time to give you something nice for dinner ; then , if the sea is quite smooth , we go on board before the people come ; then we cross over to Calais and go to a hotel there ; then you get a good , long , sound sleep , you little mother , and the next day -- that is to-morrow -- about noon , I think , we go easily on to Paris . What do you think of that , now ? '' `` Whatever you do will be right , Natalushka ; you know I have never before had a daughter to look after me . '' Natalie 's programme was fulfilled to the letter , and with good fortune .