I have always understood so," said Mr Halgrove drily.
"I didn't mean to startle him.

I fancied he was asleep, and just wanted to see how he seemed to be getting on.

No one would tell me a word about him," said Jeffreys miserably.
"And that killed him outright ?" "I'm afraid it must have," said Jeffreys.

"The doctor had said the least shock would be fatal, and this was a very great shock." "It would be.

You did not, however, wait to see ?" "No; I waited an hour or two, and then I ran away." "Did you say good-bye to the head-master before leaving ?" "No; nobody knew of my going." "Of course you left your address behind you, in case you should be invited to attend the inquest." "They know where I live," said Jeffreys.
"Indeed! And may _I_ ask where you live ?" The ward's face fell at the question.
"Here, sir," faltered he.
"Pardon me, I think you are mistaken, John Jeffreys." Jeffreys looked hard at his guardian, as if to ascertain whether or not he spoke seriously.