“What’s the matter?” demanded the latter, eyeing the young man curiously.
“Matter enough, sir. I saw Jones in town.”
“What!” exclaimed Mr. Willing. “I didn’t think he would have the nerve to show his face in these parts again.”
“Nevertheless he was there, sir.”
“Did he see you?”
“No, sir. I’ll warrant he is up to some mischief.”
“Undoubtedly,” replied Mr. Willing. “We shall have to be watchful. Gabriel must be guarded every moment of the day and night.”
“My idea exactly, sir,” replied Leonard.
Shirley approached, and noticing the uneasiness of Leonard and her father, she asked what was the trouble. Leonard explained.
“He is surely planning more mischief,” exclaimed Shirley. “Gabriel must be guarded closely.”