“‘I have not seen him, nor do I wish to.’

“‘What harm has he done you?’

“‘Only driven me to——; but never mind.’

“‘He thinks you’re drowned at sea.’

“‘A good job too—​let him think so.’

“‘Do you know where he is now?’

“‘No,’ he replied laconically.

“‘He is where you will soon be.’

“‘In gaol?’

“‘Yes, in a prison.’