"I always wish to see you," she said, sinking her voice to a tender tone, "and I am much obliged that Mr.
Jennings' note should have brought you here.

But I gave him no authority to write it." "Have you seen Jennings lately ?" asked Cuthbert, more and more puzzled.
"A few nights ago.

But he said nothing about you.

He simply played cards for a time and then took himself off." "Are you leaving England ?" "I am.

Being an invalid as you see, I have no amusement but card-playing.