XX
Nevertheless the last word remained to be spoken, and it was destined to be heard by Sir Julian when he made casual enquiry of Fairfax Fuller on Monday morning.
"Have you settled the day that Miss Marchrose leaves us?"
"Yes, Sir Julian."
"Well?" enquired Sir Julian, after a moment, as his subordinate appeared quite indisposed to make any further communications.
"She's not coming back here at all."
"Is that with your sanction?" said the surprised Julian.
"I talked it over with her on Saturday evening, Sir Julian."
"Then you did find her?"
"Down by what they call the sea-wall."