He dared not probe the mystery of the hidden jewel-case, of Heyton's sudden flight; but it was evident to him that Mr.Jacobs intended to conceal any knowledge he might have, and Derrick was only too thankful to concur in that concealment.
On their way to the Hall, Derrick and his father spoke of many things of the past and the future; and presently the old man said in a low voice, "You will be married soon, Derrick ?" "The first moment Celia will have me," replied Derrick, promptly.
"I would like you to spend your honeymoon in South America," said his father.
Derrick understood, and he nodded and laid his hand on the old man's.
"And you, sir?
Shall you go there--soon ?" Mr.Clendon shook his head.

"No," he responded.

"The chasm between us is too wide, has divided us for too long a time.

But it shall be as your mother wishes.

You will talk to her----We will leave her future and mine on the knees of the gods.