They didn't go in the coach; had a carriage, or I could tell you." "But they left a note, perhaps,--or some message ?" "Nothing at all, sir; not a word, nor a scrap.

Can I serve you in any way further ?" "Thanks! not at all.

Good evening." "Good evening, sir." That was all.

What did it mean ?--to vanish without a sign! an engagement for the evening, and not a line left in explanation or excuse! It was not like her.

There must be something wrong, some mystery.