I did hear--yes, I heard from my daughter some rumor that he was shortly expected to visit his place in Scotland; but whether he went there or not I cannot say." "You can find out for me ?" "I shall lose no time in ascertaining." The Baroness thanked him effusively, and rose to depart with a mind a little comforted.
"And you won't tell mamma ?" "I never tell a woman anything that is of any importance." The Baroness was confirmed in her opinion that Sir Justin was not a very nice man, but she felt an increased confidence in his judgment..