25/48 But I think I have hit upon the explanation. My father discovered then what I only found out a few weeks ago. I wrote to Mr.Hine's grandfather, telling him that his grandson was ill, and asking him whether he would not send for him. I thought that would be the best plan." "Yes, well ?" "Well, the grandfather answered me very shortly that he did not know his grandson, that he did not wish to know him, and that they had nothing to do with one another in any way. |