4/23 "You are going out, I see." Lionel shook his hand cordially. Rival though he had proved to him, he did not blame Frederick Massingbird; he was too just to cast blame where it was not due. I sincerely hope you will have a prosperous voyage; that you will come safely home again." All this was over, and they had sailed; Dr.West having exacted a solemn promise from his son-in-law that they should leave for home again the very instant that John's property had been realised. And now, a fortnight after it, Mr.Verner was taken--as was believed--for death. |