No sign of the missing girl was there.
"This is very strange! Can she have gone down into the drawing-room, after all?
I will see.

There is no possibility of catching the tidal train now.

It is already three o'clock; the train leaves London Bridge Station at three thirty, and it is a good hour's ride from Kensington!" said Lady Belgrade, speaking more to herself than to her attendant, as she came out of the rooms.
"Shall I go through the house and inquire if any one has seen her grace, my lady ?" respectfully suggested Margaret.
"Yes; but first shut and lock that garden door of your lady's bath-room.
It is not safe to leave it open," replied Lady Belgrade, as she again descended the stairs.
As she entered the drawing-room, the young Duke of Hereward came to meet her.
"I hope nothing is the matter.

Salome was not looking strong this morning.

And this delay?
I trust that she is well ?" he said, in an anxious, inquiring tone.
"Salome is not in her apartments.