They took seats at the front window.
“You must have some inkling of the little girl’s history yourself, Mr. William,” Annie began.
“Why do you think so?”
“You knew where to send a telegram.”
“Yes, I knew that much, for the child chanced to mention some names of persons and places once familiar to me. Acting on that, I telegraphed Lawyer Merritt. I have had no answer from him yet. If I do not get one to-night, I shall telegraph Dr. Shaw in the morning.”
“Who is Dr. Shaw?”
“Rector of Goeberlin parish, in which Goblin Hall is situated. And Goblin Hall, as the child told you, is her ‘Lady’s house,’ where that lady lives a part of every year.”
“Oh, yes. I see.”
“Now, pray, tell me all that you have learned from the child of herself.”
Annie then told the story as Owlet told her, in answer to leading questions. It need not be repeated her, even in epitome.