"I have more news for you."
"What is it?"
"Bowman is planning to leave St. Victor to-morrow, without a word to you. He means to leave you in the lurch."
"He can go now. I shall be glad to part with him—and forever."
"That is his intention, but when he finds the bonds have disappeared, I don't know what he may decide to do."
"When do you mean to start for New York?"
"I would start to-night if I could."
"You can. There is a train which passes through St. Victor at ten o'clock this evening. But, no, on second thought it goes to Ottawa."
"I don't care where it goes. I don't wish to remain in St. Victor any longer than is absolutely necessary. Besides, if Bowman suspects and follows me he will be likely to think I have gone in a different direction."
"I am sorry to have you go, Mr. Fenton."