At last he got up and rang the bell sharply, and Jessie responded.
“What time did Master Lindon come home?” he said.
“Come home, sir?”
“Yes; did I not speak plainly? I said what time did Master Lindon come home?”
“Please, sir, he didn’t come home at all.”
“What!” roared Uncle Josiah, and Mrs Lavington nearly let her cup fall.
“Please, sir, I sat in my chair waiting all the night.”
“And he has not been back?”
“No, sir.”
“Nonsense! Go and knock at his door. Tell him to come at once.”