"I was going to your house."
"Then turn round, and we will go there."
"I can talk with you in the street. I want your advice and help."
"My advice is probably very valuable," said Fred, smiling, "considering my age and experience. However, my help you can rely upon, if I can give it."
"Did you hear that Mr. Brandon had got home?" asked Grit abruptly.
"Your stepfather?"
"Yes; I am sorry to say that there is that tie between us. I presume you know where he has spent the last five years?"
"Yes," answered Fred.
"Of course, I am glad for his sake that he is free; but I am afraid he is going to give us trouble."