John Saltram has gone in pursuit of some one very dear to him, some one who has been separated from him by treachery." "A woman ?" Adela Branston's fair face flushed crimson as she asked the question.

A woman?
Yes, no doubt he was in pursuit of that woman whom he loved better than her.
"I cannot stop to answer a single question now, my dear Mrs.Branston," Gilbert said gently.

"You shall know all by-and-by, and I am sure your generous heart will forgive any wrong that has been done you in this business.

Good night.

I have to catch a train at a quarter to eleven; I am going to Liverpool." "After Mr.Saltram ?" "Yes; I do not consider him in a fitting condition to travel alone.