The portrait had been taken in London between Lilian's return from Paris and her arrival at Polterham.

Glazzard was one of the few favoured people who received a copy.
Northway examined it and drew in his cheeks, breathing hard.
"There's no mistake, I think ?" The reply was a gruff negative.
"I suppose you do care about discovering her ?" The answer was delayed.

Glazzard read it, however, in the man's countenance, which expressed various emotions.
"She has married again--eh ?" "First, let me ask you another question.

Have you seen her relatives ?" "Yes, I have." "With what result ?" "They profess to know nothing about her.

Of course, I don't believe them." "But you may," said Glazzard, calmly.