"'"I don't know, exactly," she stammered at this unexpected question; "but it was somewhere out of town, for now I remember she took night clothes, and said if the lady was not better, she should be away a day or two."
"'"It is very unfortunate for me," he said, speaking to himself; "I would go anywhere for her, if you could learn where she is."
"'"Oh, sir!" exclaimed the girl. "Her father has gone, too, and nobody else in the house knows anything about it."
"'"This is strange!" he said, stepping into the carriage and giving orders to be driven back to the hotel. "I wonder she did not mention the name of the sick lady. Probably it is some near relative, as her father has accompanied her."
"'The evening was passed with his friends, and at a late hour, he was about to take his leave when a mutual friend entered.
"'He laughed heartily as he shook hands with Mr. Stanton, saying,—
"'"I have been playing the agreeable all the evening to Miss Hill, and merit your warmest thanks."
"'"Where, where did you see her?" was the eager inquiry.
"'"At Madame R—'s concert, of course. All the world was there to-night. To tell the truth, I was somewhat surprised to see Miss Hill, knowing, as I did, your opinion of her concerts; but she appeared to have no scruples."
"'Mr. Stanton turned very pale at this reply, but in a moment controlled himself, and said, "Are you sure Miss Emily Hill was at Madame R—'s concert?"