We are not, of course, responsible in any way for the conduct or doings of our clients here, but I am bound to say that both the young people of the name you mention have been the cause of much anxiety to us." "What do you mean ?" Duncombe asked quickly.
"Mr.Guy Poynton," the manager continued, "arrived here about three weeks ago, and took a room for himself and one for his sister, who was to arrive on the following day.

He went out that same evening, and has never since returned.

Of that fact you are no doubt aware." Duncombe nodded impatiently.
"Yes!" he said.

"That is why I am here." "His sister arrived on the following day, and was naturally very distressed.

We did all that we could for her.