And she said something which I think you ought to know.

Have you heard of Sir Jervis Redwood's housekeeper before to-day ?" "I have only heard what my friend--Miss Cecilia Wyvil--has told me." "Did Miss Cecilia tell you that Mrs.Rook was acquainted with your father or with any members of your family ?" "Certainly not!" Alban reflected.

"It was natural enough," he resumed, "that Mrs.Rook should feel some curiosity about You.

What reason had she for putting a question to me about your father--and putting it in a very strange manner ?" Emily's interest was instantly excited.

She led the way back to the seats in the shade.