8/21 Boy as I was, I should have learned something. Did you never hear the cause of the captain's gloom ?" "No; papa and mamma knew nothing, and Captain Hunsden kept his own secrets. They had heard of his marriage some four or five years before--a low marriage, it was rumored--an actress, or something equally objectionable. Little Harrie knew nothing--at three years it was hardly likely; but she never prattled of her mother as children of that age usually do. There is some mystery about Captain Hunsden's wife, and--pardon me--if you like Miss Hunsden, you ought to have it cleared up." Everard laughed--a harsh, strident laugh. |