I knew you lived in Gower Place somewhere, and I thought you might have seen her since Sunday." "I have not.

But surely you will hear from her very soon.

You may even get a letter tonight, or to-morrow morning." Patty gave a little spring of hopefulness.
"Yes; a letter might come by the last post to-night.

I'll go home at once." "And I will come with you," said Hilliard.

"Then you can tell me whether you have any news." They turned and walked towards the foot of Hampstead Road, whence they could go by tram-car to Patty's abode in High Street, Camden Town.
Supported by the hope of finding a letter when she arrived, Miss Ringrose grew more like herself.
"You must have wondered what _ever_ I meant by calling to see you, Mr.
Hilliard.