"I will be ready, sir."
Jasper looked at his father curiously, as Gilbert left the room. His look was returned by one equally significant.
"Ask no questions," it said, and Jasper sauntered out of the room, in mute obedience.
Ten o'clock found the chaise before the door. Gilbert was on hand, and so was his uncle.
"Jump in, Gilbert," said Mr. Grey.
Our hero did so, and James Grey followed.
Jasper stood near, and looked on.
"He isn't coming back," he said to himself. "I saw it in my father's eyes. He won't dare to kill him, I wonder?"
The question, which should have produced a feeling of horror, only caused a feeling of curiosity, and he walked away, in the confidence that the dangerous foe to his prospects was to be disposed of somehow.
"It is a pleasant morning for driving," said Mr. Grey, by way of opening the conversation.