It was afterwards proved that she had come to the country as the companion of an infamous scamp who at that very time was serving a sentence of seven years for attempted burglary and firing on the police.

The woman disappeared shortly after the occasion you mention.

She left the country, I imagine.

At any rate, the police were pursuing her for some time for passing valueless cheques.

Please do not mention her name in this house; it awakens painful recollections, Nicholas." Mrs.William sniffed more significantly than before.