It's a scrape with a woman.

Here in Scotland.

My friend don't know whether he's married to her or not." "I am at your service, Mr.Delamayn." To Geoffrey's relief--by no means unmixed with surprise--Sir Patrick not only showed no further reluctance to be consulted by him, but actually advanced to meet his wishes, by leading the way to the recess that was nearest to them.

The quick brain of the old lawyer had put Geoffrey's application to him for assistance, and Blanche's application to him for assistance, together; and had built its own theory on the basis thus obtained.

"Do I see a connection between the present position of Blanche's governess, and the present position of Mr.Delamayn's 'friend ?'" thought Sir Patrick.