It could not be Graves.
Edwards reappeared, looking troubled.
"It's a--a gentleman to see Miss Caroline," he said.

"He won't give his name, ma'am, but says she's expecting him." "Expecting him ?" "Yes, ma'am.

I told him she was out, but he said he was intending to stay a while anyway, and would wait.

I asked his business, but he wouldn't tell it." "That's odd." Mrs.Dunn was slightly interested.

"A tradesman, perhaps; or an agent of the landlord." "No-o, ma'am.