And what next ?" "I wish you to find out next if all the father's money goes to the son." I began to see her drift.

The word money relieved me; I felt quite on my own ground again.
"Anything more ?" I asked.
"Only one thing more," she answered.

"Make sure, if you please, whether Mrs.Lecount, the housekeeper, remains or not in Mr.Noel Vanstone's service." Her voice altered a little as she mentioned Mrs.Lecount's name; she is evidently sharp enough to distrust the housekeeper already.
"My expenses are to be paid as usual ?" I said.
"As usual." "When am I expected to leave for Brighton ?" "As soon as you can." She rose, and left the room.

After a momentary doubt, I decided on executing the new commission.

The more private inquiries I conduct for my fair relative the harder she will find it to get rid of hers truly, Horatio Wragge.
There is nothing to prevent my starting for Brighton to-morrow.