"Orchard, who was the butler here, and now is a shepherd on the Downs."
"It is true," said Durban, flinging wide his hands. "I knew you would find out. I am glad you have found out."
"Why did you not tell me?"
"I was prevented."
"By whom?"
"First by Alpenny, and then by Major Ruck."
"The man with whom my mother was about to elope?"
Durban looked at her swiftly. "Orchard never told you that?"
"No. Mrs. Snow told me."
"You have seen her. Then you know?"