Gertrude was again silent (she achieved her effects mainly by silences).
"We'd better send the wire there," said Brodrick.
They sent it there first thing in the morning.
Before noon a message came from Mrs. Tanqueray: "Address, 'The Manor, Wilbury, Wilts.' Have sent your message there."
Admirable Mrs. Tanqueray!
"We've sent our wire to the wrong address," said Brodrick.
"It's the right one, I fancy, if Miss Ranger has it."
"Mrs. Tanqueray's got the wrong one, then?"
They looked at each other. Gertrude's face was smooth and still, but her eyes searched him, asking what his thoughts were.
They sent a wire to Wilbury.