"No—o—o; not exactly. Sit down; you're not in a hurry? I went to Walham Green a few days ago, but Bertha wasn't at home. I saw her mother. They're going away for a fortnight, to Southwold, and I have a sort of idea that I may run down there. I half promised."
Will nodded, and said nothing.
"You disapprove? Speak plainly, old man. What's your real objection? Of course I've noticed before now that you have an objection. Out with it!"
"Have you seen Miss Elvan again?"
"No. Have you?"
"Two or three times."
Franks was surprised.
"Where?"
"Oh, we've had some walks together."
"The deuce you have!" cried Franks, with a laugh.