Then he set himself to finish his dinner.
After dinner he went out on the piazza.
Cora followed him. There was quite a number of people out there, seeing whom, he walked out upon the open grounds.
"May I come with you, grandfather?" inquired Cora.
"If you like," was the short answer.
As they walked on he said:
"I think it possible that Mrs. Stillwater, after missing our train, left for North End."
"Yes, it is possible," assented Cora.
No more was said. They walked on for half an hour and then returned to the hotel and bade each other good night.