After what had happened, it was, of course, impossible that Mrs.Linley could remain in her husband's house.

She and her little girl, and her mother, were supposed to be living in retirement.

They kept the place of their retreat a secret from everybody but Mrs.Linley's legal adviser, who was instructed to forward letters.

But one other member of the family remained to be accounted for.

This was Mr.Linley's younger brother, known at present to be traveling on the Continent.