She seemed to fathom something from the expression of his face. “You couldn’t have known I was coming in,” she said quickly.
“No.” He paused. Her eyes seemed to invite 277 a further confidence. “But after you started it would be a pity if any harm came to you on the road.”
“You knew Uncle Duke was in town?” Scott nodded. “Do you know why I came?”
“I made a guess at it. I don’t think you need worry over anything.”
“Has Uncle Duke been talking?”
“Your Uncle Duke doesn’t talk much, you know. But he had to ask questions.”
“Did you follow me down from the hospital to-night?”
“I was coming from my house after supper. I only kept close enough to you to be handy.”
“Oh, I understand. And you are very kind. I don’t know what to do now.”
“Go back to the hospital for the night. I will send Henry de Spain up there just as soon as he comes to town.”