"Helen Dalton is a friend of mine.

Although the Scar's some way off, I see her now and then.

But are you going there ?" "I am; I wish it wasn't needful," Festing answered rather gloomily.
"Ah!" said Muriel, giving him a sharp glance.

"Helen was to have married a man in Canada, but the engagement was broken off.

Do you know him ?" "I do.