I wanted to ask if you know----" Hilliard stared at the house opposite.
"I?
I know nothing whatever about it.

Come in and tell me----" "If you wouldn't mind coming out----" "Yes, yes.

One moment; I'll get my hat." He rejoined the girl, and they turned in the direction of Euston Square, where people were few.
"I couldn't help coming to see you, Mr.Hilliard," said Patty, whose manner indicated the gravest concern.

"It has put me in such a fright.
I haven't seen her since Sunday.

I came to-night, as soon as I could get away from the shop, because I didn't feel easy in my mind about her." "Why did you feel anxious?
What has been going on ?" He search her face.