Tomlinson took his leave, and the valet proceeded to admit Marian into the presence of his master.
"Ah!" exclaimed Mr. Greenwood: "any thing wrong, Marian?"
"That may be according to the light in which you view the news I am come to communicate, sir," replied the servant. "In a word, Miss Monroe's father and Mr. Markham have discovered all."
"All! no—not all!" cried Greenwood, turning deadly pale; "surely Ellen could not——"
"When I said all, sir," replied Marian, "I was wrong. Mr. Monroe and my master have discovered that Miss Ellen is a mother; and her child is now with her."
"What! at Markham Place?" demanded Greenwood.
"Yes, sir."
"And is it known also who—what person—the father, I mean——"
"Miss Ellen has maintained that a profound secret, sir," said Marian.
"Thank heaven!" ejaculated Greenwood, now breathing freely. "But Mr. Wentworth—the surgeon——"