“Precisely,” reiterated Sir Justin.
The Baroness audibly sobbed, while the two patchers of her peace of mind gazed at her commiserately.
“What am I to do?” she asked at length. “I can't believe he really—— But how am I to find out?”
“I shall make further investigations,” promptly replied Sir Justin.
“And I also,” added the Countess.
“Meanwhile,” said Sir Justin, “we shall be exceedingly interested to learn what further particulars of his wanderings the Baron supplies you with.”
“Yes,” observed the Countess, “he can fortunately be trusted to betray himself. You will inform me, Alicia, as soon as you hear from him again.”
Her daughter made no reply.
Sir Justin rose and bade them a grave farewell.
“In my daughter's name I thank you cordially,” said the Countess, as she pressed his hand.