And when he had spoken, his eyes fell.
'Because I want to know what is the matter,' Egremont replied, in quick, unnerved tones.

'Have you been here to try and see me ?' 'Yes, I have.' 'Why?
you knew I was away.

What has happened, Grail ?' 'I thought you knew, Mr.Egremont.' 'How should I know?
I have heard nothing from London for a fortnight.
You speak to me in an unfriendly way.

Tell me at once what you mean.' Gilbert looked up for a moment, looked indignantly, bitterly.

But his eyes drooped again as he spoke.
'A fortnight ago Miss Trent left her home, and we can hear nothing of her.