Jessica. I don't altogether know. While I was out this morning, Blanche received a message from mother saying she'd been—
[She hesitates, looking toward Godesby and Miss Godesby.
Warden. They know. They're your mother's guests here.
Jessica. She told Blanche they would be glad to have her here at one o'clock for breakfast. Blanche ordered the sleigh at once and went away, leaving word for me I was to open any message which might come for her.
Warden. [To Godesby.] Has she been here?
Godesby. Not that I know of.
Miss Godesby. [Eager to hear more.] No, no!
Jessica. No, they say not. She probably went first to Aunt Ruth's. Before I got back, Dick, who'd been out—
Warden. He was at my house.
Jessica. Yes. He came back, questioned Jordan as to where Blanche was, went upstairs, and then went away again, leaving a note for Blanche, which I found when I came home—