22/23 The old banker, drawing his son Daniel out of the room, whispered an inquiry; but Daniel Bolton knew nothing. Daniel Bolton thought it probable that there had been something wrong. It was a bad time for them all, but for Caldigate it was a very bitter hour. To him the effort made was even more difficult than to her;--as was right;--for she at any rate had been blameless. Then the Boltons went away, as had been arranged, and also Uncle Babington while the men still remained. |