Asked by rfvv

1. But at the ticket office he learns that it's leaving early - that evening.

2. It leaves tonight - but without Fogg!

(It refers to the ship, 'the Carnatic.')
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In each sentence "-" is used. What is the role of the "-" in the sentences?

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Answered by Reed
it's for emphasis. The phrase following the dash is meant to be ironic and the dash emphasizes that.
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