Leonard replied in the affirmative, and the other instantly joined him.
"Have you mentioned our meeting to any one ?" inquired Leonard.

"I ask, because I was warned by the Earl of Rochester not to attend it." "Strange!" exclaimed Thirlby, musingly.

"However, do not let us waste time.

I am about to leave London, perhaps this country--for ever.

But I could not depart without an interview with you.