She frowned slightly, as if the intelligence didn't please her.
"Do you know where he is?"
"Yes," answered Rudolph.
It was false, of course, but he thought it was for his interest to answer in the affirmative.
"When did you see him last?"
"Last week."
"Very well, you know where he is. That is important. Now, in order that you may understand what service I want of you, I must tell you a little of my circumstances. I told you that my husband left me the estate."
"Yes, ma'am."
"But only in trust."
"For the boy?" asked the tramp, in excitement.