His countenance fell.
"But I have received a note from Mr. Farley."
"What did he say?" asked Vernon eagerly.
"He said that he had had a telegram from my mistress and she was well."
"Did he say where she was?"
"No, sir."
"And you have no idea?"
"No, Mr. Frederic. I expect she is in California, as I told you."
"But why should she telegraph from California?"
This question was asked of his companion.