Naturally many inquiries were made respecting the young lieutenant, all of which were answered in a quiet and unassuming way.

The character of the father betrayed that of his son.

Without questioning why Maude Bereford felt a deep interest in the young unknown, she had already been forming plans of inquiry to ascertain a further knowledge.

Lady Rosamond would certainly be able to give her a correct description.

Certainly her ladyship must spend much time in the company of one who had such claims on the friendship of Sir Howard.