Then he said: "If the matter is of serious importance to you, Miss Lind, I think I can manage to have a message conveyed to him by a person who has influence over him.

I am not absolutely certain that I can; but probably I shall succeed without any great difficulty." Marian looked at him in some surprise.

"I hardly know what I ought to do," she said, doubtfully.
"Then do nothing," said Conolly bluntly.

"Or, if you want anything said to this gentleman, write to him yourself." "But I dont know his address, and my brother says I ought not to write to him.

I dont think I ought, either; but I want him to be told something that may prevent a great deal of unhappiness.