"Has he been here, then?"
"Yes; he came in the evening and went back the next morning."
"I wonder he did not call upon us," said the squire thoughtfully.
"It's no great loss if he didn't," returned Percy, pertly. "He would probably want to borrow money."
"No; he appears to be doing very well in the city; that is, for him. But what could induce a gentleman from the city to come here to Lakeville to board in a humble cottage?"
"I hear he is in poor health," said Percy.
"Have you seen him? Do you know what his appearance is?"
"Yes. I saw him sitting at Mrs. Barton's window. He is of dark complexion, and has dark hair. Then he seemed to have a high forehead."
Squire Marlowe started in surprise.
"Dark complexion, dark hair, a high forehead! Is it possible that it can be——"