After that Sidney called upon Mrs.Tubbs, and made a simple inquiry for Clara, with the anticipated result.
'You won't find her in this part of London, it's my belief,' said the woman significantly.

'She's left the lodgings as she took--so much I know.

Never meant to stay there, not she! You're a friend of her father's, mister ?' Sidney could not trust himself to make a reply.

He rejoined Snowdon at a little distance, and expressed his intention of going at once to Clerkenwell Close.
'Let me see you again to-day,' said the old man sadly.
Sidney promised, and they took leave of each other.

It was now nearing ten o'clock.