“We’ve been to Stuart’s,” said the Resident, sharply.
“Well, what news?”
“They have not seen or heard of either of them,” replied the Resident.
“Do you know that my—”
“Oh, hush!” whispered Mrs Doctor, excitedly, “you had better not—”
“Why, they must know it, my dear,” he whispered back. “It is of no use to hide anything.”
“I did not understand you, doctor,” said the Resident.
“I say that my brother-in-law, Rosebury, has not been home.”
“The chaplain!” cried Mr Harley, and he stopped short upon the path.
“Hasn’t been home,” continued the doctor. “They’ve all gone in somewhere. Who else is away?”