6 was quickly opened to us--opened by a woman with a pleasant face, who looked exceedingly astonished at seeing us.

Coralie came forward.
"I had no time to write and warn you of this visit, Mrs.Smith.Be kind enough to answer any questions these gentlemen may wish to ask you." We all made way for Mr.Paine.I shall never forget the group, the anxiety and suspense on each face.
"Have you a child here in your charge ?" asked the lawyer.
But she looked at Coralie.
"Am I to answer, madam ?" "You are to answer any questions put to you; my story is known." "Have you a child here in your charge ?" he repeated.
"I have," she repeated.
"Who is it?
Tell us in your own words, if you please." "He is the son of the late Mr.Miles Trevelyan and his wife, who was Mademoiselle d'Aubergne." "Where were they married ?" he asked.
"They were married at the Church of St.Helen's, Edgerton.

I was one witness; the other was Arthur Ireton, the head game-keeper." "Where was this child born ?" he asked again.
"Here, sir, at this house.

Mrs.Trevelyan left home, it was believed, to visit some friends.

She came here and took this house.