The fact is, I want information, if you can give it, on an urgent matter.

One of my charges is missing." "Charges ?" repeated Mr.Hucks.

"Eh?
Lost one of your orphans?
Well, I haven't found him--or her, if it's a girl.

Why don't you go to the police ?" "It is a boy.

Naturally I hesitate to apply to the police if the poor child can be recovered without their assistance.