"He left Dollis Hill at ten o'clock on that night, and has not since returned.

My father has made every possible inquiry, and offered large rewards; but has not been able to discover the slightest trace of him.

His suspicions at first fell upon you.

But he has since acquitted you of any share in it." "Oh, Heaven!" exclaimed Jack.
"He has been indefatigable in his search," continued Winifred, "and has even journeyed to Manchester.

But though he visited Sir Rowland Trenchard's seat, Ashton Hall, he could gain no tidings of him, or of his uncle, Sir Rowland, who, it seems, has left the country." "Never to return," remarked Jack, gloomily.