She noticed at dinner that both her father and mother seemed very grave, and when Madge went up to bed, her mother said that perhaps they had better not ask me over, as there was some thought of their being away all day.

Also if I suggested coming over, when Madge dined with us, she was to give that excuse.

That was all she was told for the time being." Morris paused again.
"You are telling this very clearly and well, my dear boy," said the lawyer, very gravely and kindly.
"It is so simple," said he with a biting emphasis.

"Then next morning after breakfast her father sent for her.

He told her that they had learned certain things about me which made them think it better not to see any more of me.