23/39 None of the servants ever went near his lordship, if they could help it. It had to be something very important to induce William Roper to go to him of his own accord." "I see," said Mr.Flexen thoughtfully. "Well, I'm glad you told me about this. Do you suppose that this Twitcher girl has talked to any one but you about it ?" "That I can't say at all. But she has a bedroom to herself," said Mrs. |