35/42 Murdoch, the station-master; and Duncan, the valet! News of Anne! "Oh, uncle, let me stay!" pleaded Blanche. It was impossible to say--as matters stood at that moment--what distressing intelligence the two men might not have brought of the missing woman. Duncan's return, accompanied by the station-master, looked serious. Blanche instantly penetrated the secret of her uncle's hesitation. She turned pale, and caught him by the arm. |