"He wrote and told me he had to go, but he will come back again. When did you say he went, Westenra?"
"I did not say, Duchess."
"But give me the date, dear, please, and be quick."
I thought for a moment.
"He left England on the 30th of November," I said.
"Ah, and this is the 15th of March. What a nice genial spring we are having. He will be home soon; I am sure of that."
"Have you heard from him?" I asked abruptly.
"Just a line en route. I think it was dated from Colombo. Have you heard?"
"I believe mother had a letter, and I think Jane had."
"He has not written to you?"