“I suppose your mistress has given you orders to reply to no questions in regard to her absence!” asked Nellie, sharply.
“No, madam; Miss Marget did nothing of the sort,” answered Forrest.
“Be careful of your manner, sir.”
Forrest bowed.
“When did she leave the house?”
“Night afore last.”
“With whom?”
“Me an’ Hild’eth, madam.”
“No others?”
“No, madam.”