"Four years ago I suspected foul play. I was sure of it. Some other time I will tell you why."
"I rather think Lowndes has told me already. Well?"
"I held my tongue! I found out most on the promise of not trying to find out any more. I shall never forgive myself for making that promise—and keeping it."
"Nay; thank God you did that!"
"You don't know what I mean."
"I think I do."
"Every day I have felt a traitor to you!"
"I think there has been a little morbid exaggeration," said Mr. Ringrose, with his worn smile. "What good could you have done? And to whom did you make this promise?"
Harry told him with a red face.