He must see her and know exactly what terms they were on, whether or not she meant to be off with her bargain.

The thought of action of any sort was stimulating.

He rose and dressed, had his breakfast, and set out on his pilgrimage.
Soon after eleven o'clock, he presented himself at the Milan Court and asked for Mrs.Wenham Gardner.

For several minutes he waited about in nervous anticipation, then he was told that she was not at home.

More than a little disappointed, he pressed for news of her.