She has not considered it necessary to add any explanation." There was a general murmur of disappointment.
"Don't lose heart, ladies," said Smilash.

"She may be drowned or murdered for all we know.

Anyone may send a telegram in a false name.
Perhaps it's a plant.

Let's hope for your sakes that some little accident--on the railway, for instance--may happen yet." Miss Wilson turned upon him, glad to find someone with whom she might justly be angry.

"You had better go about your business," she said.