CHAPTER XI.
Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs.Cunningham.
"I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent," he said.
The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
"Yes, I feel better now," she said.

"I have dozed a good deal today.
I did not feel up to anything.

Mrs.Cunningham's work has progressed wonderfully.

I should say that she has done more today than she ordinarily finds time to do in a week.

What have you been doing with yourself ?" "I have been having a long talk with Mr.Prendergast about the lost treasure." "And of course he said that you would never find it, Mark ?" "Well, yes, he distinctly expressed that opinion." "And afterwards ?" "Afterwards I went to Bow Street and had a long talk also with the chief officer there." "I don't like the idea of your searching for this man, Mark.