“Yes, I have been able to get no further, poor fellow. He is utterly dumb, as soon as I try to get anything from him.”
“What does that friend of his—that Mr Brettison say?”
“Mr Brettison? I have not seen him.”
“Why not? He has known Mr Stratton many years. You should have consulted him, and tried to find out from him what might have happened in days gone by.”
“I did think of that.”
“And did not act?”
“I have had no chance. Mr Brettison is out of town. I have not seen him since the wed—”
“Ah!” cried Miss Jerrold warningly.
“Since that unhappy day.”
“On that day?”