Mr.
Belcher alighted, and led her up the steps.

Then, in a quiet voice, he said: "Did you find out anything of the boy ?" "Yes, some things, but none that it would be of advantage to you to know." "Well, stick to him, now that you have got hold of him." "I intend to." "Good for you!" "I imagine that he has been pretty well drilled," said Mrs.Dillingham, "and told just what he may and must not say to any one." "You can work it out of him.

I'll risk you." Mrs.Dillingham could hardly restrain her impatience, but said quietly: "I fancy I have discovered all the secrets I shall ever discover in him.
I like the boy, and shall cultivate his acquaintance; but, really, it will not pay you to rely upon me for anything.

He is under Mr.Balfour's directions, and very loyal." Mr.Belcher remembered his own interview with the lad, and recognized the truth of the statement.

Then he bade her good-bye, rejoined his wife, and rode home..