I know he was in communication with Jackson, for I once saw them together in the street, and I fancied at the time that it was through him that Jackson learned that Dinah was here.

It is an additional clew to inquire into, anyhow.

Do you know what has become of him since he left you ?" "No; I have heard nothing at all about him, Vincent, from the day I gave him a check for his pay in this room.

Farrell, who was under him, is now in charge of the Orangery.

He may possibly know something of his movements." "I think Farrell is an honest fellow," Vincent said.