"Did you see him in London? You went up to see him, remember."
"No, I did not. He was absent when I called at Tenby Mansions."
"Oh we must see him! We must see him!" cried Claudia, wringing her hands.
"We shall see him together," said Craver, soothing her gently. Don't worry, my darling. I feel sure that everything will come out right.
"But Lady Wyke?"
"She won't do anything. She is not sure of her ground. All the same, Claudia, it was a risk going."
"Yes, I know. But I wanted to hear what she knew."
"There is another person who knows more. We must see her, Claudia. If anyone knows the truth of this crime, it is Mrs. Vence."
[CHAPTER XX.]
The company of Edwin was very welcome to Claudia, as she now had an outlet for her grief. She could talk freely to him and receive the comfort which she very greatly needed, although even his consoling words did not entirely quieten her. Like the girl, Craver could not bring himself to believe that the buccaneer was guilty. There seemed nothing for it but to see the man and question him closely.