Has he ever called to see her?
Has he ever made the first inquiry after her?
No.

There is something wrong, without doubt.

This movement bodes no good to our dear child.

But she has one friend who will stand between her and harm--who will protect her, if need be, at the risk of his own life." Claire, as his words indicate, had suffered himself to become much excited.

Seeing this, his wife recovered, to some extent, her own self-possession, and spoke to him soothingly.
"We will wait and see what it means," said she.