Henceforward, she did not belong to herself.

Her life must be devoted to clearing her father's name.

These reflections were suddenly interrupted by the voice of Mrs.Blake calling out: "Shirley, where have you been?
We lost sight of you as we left the ship, and we have been hunting for you ever since." Her aunt, escorted by Jefferson Ryder, had gone direct to the Customs desk and in the crush they had lost trace of her.

Shirley introduced Stott.
"Aunt Milly, this is Judge Stott, a very old friend of father's.
Mrs.Blake, my mother's sister.

Mother will be surprised to see her.