That's why I'm going to the Scar.

I've promised to explain matters as far as I can." Muriel studied his disturbed face with a twinkle of amusement.

"Well, I'm sorry for Helen; it must have been a shock.

For all that, I thought the engagement a mistake." "Then you have seen Charnock ?" "Once.

He's a friend of some people Helen used to stay with in the South, but I met him at the Scar.