CHAPTER XXX.
The Milburns' doorbell rang very early the morning of the election.
The family and Alfred Hesketh were just sitting down to breakfast.

Mr Hesketh was again the guest of the house.

He had taken a run out to Vancouver with Mr Milburn's partner, who had gone to settle a point or two in connection with the establishment of a branch there.

The points had been settled and Hesketh, having learned more than ever, had returned to Elgin.
The maid came back into the room with a conscious air, and said something in a low voice to Dora, who flushed and frowned a little, and asked to be excused.

As she left the room a glance of intelligence passed between her and her mother.