I asked her if she could tell me anything of one whose locks were golden red like hers--But I need not tell you what I said nor what she replied with a gentle delicacy that was almost a shock to me as showing from what heights to what depths a woman can fall.

Enough that nothing passed between us beyond what I have intimated, and that in all she said she gave me no news of Luttra.
"Next day I started for the rambling old house in Vermont, if haply in the spot where I first saw her, I might come upon some clue to her present whereabouts.

But the old inn was deserted, and whatever hope I may have had in that direction, perished with the rest.
"Concerning the contents of that bureau-drawer above, I can say nothing.
If, as I scarcely dare to hope, they should prove to have been indeed brought here by the girl who has since disappeared so strangely, who knows but what in those folded garments a clue is given which will lead me at last to the knowledge for which I would now barter all I possess.
My wife--But I can mention her name no more till the question that now assails us is set at rest.

Mrs.Daniels must--" But at that moment the door opened and Mrs.Daniels came in..