The family never speak of him.

He was the black sheep of the flock, you know.

But why do you ask?
Was it his ghost Agnes saw ?" "Nonsense! Of course not! What should she know of Captain Danton's son?
Some one--one of the servants probably--came up the stairs and frightened her out of her nervous wits.

I have been trying to talk a little sense into her foolish head these two hours." "And have you succeeded ?" "Partly.

But don't ask her any questions on the subject; and don't let Miss Danton or any one who may visit her ask any questions.