He betook himself to her solicitor, who was cordial but uncommunicative.

The Reptons, it appeared, were responsible to him for the conduct of the case.

He had not any knowledge of Stella Ballantyne's destination, and he pointed to a stack of telegrams and letters as confirmation of his words.
"They will all go up to Khamballa Hill," he said.

"I have no other address." The next day, however, a little note of gratitude came to Thresk through the post.

It was unsigned and without any address.