He must go to Howlett's as quickly as possible.

Perhaps Keswick and the cashier had not yet met, and, in that case, all he would have to do would be to remunerate the young woman and her husband--for she had informed him that she intended to combine this business with a wedding tour--and send them off immediately.

He could then have his conference with Keswick there as well as at the Springs.

If any mischief had already been done, he did not know what course he might have to pursue, but it was highly necessary for him to be on the spot as soon as possible.

He greatly disliked to leave the neighborhood of Roberta March, but his absence would only be temporary.
After an early dinner, he mounted the horse which he had hired from his host of the Springs, and, with a valise strapped behind him, set out for Howlett's.