“Yes, sir.”
“Then, after taking possession of your rooms, you and Philip had better go to dinner. I will send for him later.”
“Thank you, sir.”
As Mrs. Brent was ushered into her handsome apartment her face was radiant with joy and exultation.
“All has gone well!” she said. “The most difficult part is over.”
CHAPTER XIX.
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DETECTION.
The conspiracy into which Mrs. Brent had entered was a daring one, and required great coolness and audacity. But the inducements were great, and for her son's sake she decided to carry it through. Of course it was necessary that she should not be identified with any one who could disclose to Mr. Granville the deceit that was being practiced upon him. Circumstances lessened the risk of detection, since Mr. Granville was confined to his room in the hotel, and for a week she and Jonas went about the city alone.
One day she had a scare.