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To-day , '' she added with a little laugh , `` I was doubtful as to the propriety of these young people going off all the way to Edinburgh by themselves , but you know in these war times we do extraordinary things , but now if you join them , my scruples will be removed . '' `` Some chaperon , '' whispered Captain Neil audibly to Phyllis . Then he added briskly , `` Well , then , that 's settled . To-morrow at 8:37 we meet at King 's Cross , 8:37 , remember . '' But for Barry the matter was far from settled . `` I ca n't quite make up my mind to-night , '' he said . `` I shall be at King 's Cross , however , in the morning at any rate . ''