“I am about discouraged,” he said, “for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?”
“Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise. I have reason for wishing to keep the affair quiet for the present; for I have some very peculiar suspicions, and I may be incorrect, but I think we shall find out presently how the matter stands. I have just had an interview with my former valet, who thinks he can help me out.”
“What, that boy?”
“Yes.”
“I cannot see what a boy can do.”
“That boy is a great calculator, and he is as faithful as Noah’s dove.”
“He shall be repaid if he accomplishes anything at all.”
“He needs it. The boy is ambitious and works very hard.”
“Well,” said Le Moyne, “I have decided to search as long as there is the least shadow of a hope. There is a mystery about it that must be cleared up.”