“Neither am I aware of that,” said the lawyer gravely. “The fact is, Mr Harrington, your cousin has disappeared.”
“My cousin has what?” cried Saul, laughing aloud.
“There is no cause for mirth, sir. I sent for you because the day after you were here your cousin George went away.”
“What, for a day or two?”
“And he has not been seen since.”
“Good heavens! But, by Jove, that’s too bad. Had he any money?”
“Yes, sir; I believe he had quite a large sum.”
“Then that’s why he would not go with me. He had some plan in his head. Oh, it’s nothing. He’ll soon be back. Just a farewell bachelor trip, Gertie. Don’t take any notice of it.”
“We thought he had joined you,” said Mrs Hampton sharply.
“Oh, dear no; I haven’t so much as heard from him. But he’ll be back soon.”