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Arthur determined to follow and get some clue , if possible , as to the man 's , intentions . He therefore gave his address to Mary , and made her promise faithfully to meet him on the following morning , promising to befriend her and send her to his mother in Vermont . Hearing the front door close , and surmising that Philip had departed , he bade her good night , and descending hastily , was upon the sidewalk in time to observe Philip 's form in the starlight as he turned the corner . It was now ten o'clock ; too late to call upon Miranda without disturbing the household , which he desired to avoid . Arthur 's present fear was that possibly an elopement had been planned for that night , and he therefore determined , if practicable , to keep Searle in view till he had traced him home . The latter entered a refreshment saloon upon Broadway ; Arthur followed , and ordering , in a low tone , some dish that would require time in the preparation , he stepped , without noise , into an alcove adjoining one whence came the sound of conversation . `` Well , what 's up ? ''