“So there is nothing to be done,” said Edith, with a sigh.

“Pardon me, there is very much indeed to be done, though whether it will result in any thing remains to be seen.”

“What can I do?”

“Do? Why, as Barber said, hunt up Sir Lionel.”

“I'll never find him.”

“Yes, you can.”

“How?”

“By searching, of course. And that is what I have come about now.”

“Have you thought of any thing new?”

“No, nothing. I merely came to make a proposal.”