“Most singular,” murmured the good pastor. “But did she never write to you?”
“I believe so, but all the letters have been destroyed.”
“Where were they addressed from?”
“I don’t know. I never saw them. I gave orders to my butler to destroy them. Oh, we shall never be able to learn anything of that, I am convinced. Nevertheless I will endeavour to do so.”
“How will you proceed?”
No. 14.
CHARLES PEACE AND THE DETECTIVE OFFICER.
“Place the matter in the hands of my lawyer—he will know how to act.”
“I am most delighted to find that you have listened to my advice, and hope and trust that you may be successful,” exclaimed the vicar. “In a few days’ time I hope to hear good news. Farewell, my friend, and that your efforts may be crowned with success will be the earnest prayer of your old friend.”