CHAPTER XXIX.
"OUR WAYS PART HERE, NEVER TO CROSS AGAIN."
Gerald Goddard arose from his chair, and stared at the woman in unfeigned astonishment.
"Really, Mrs. Weld! this is an unexpected meeting—I had no thought of seeing you here, or even that you were acquainted with Mrs. Stewart," he remarked, while he searched his recent housekeeper's face with curious eyes.
"I have known Isabel Haven all her life," the woman replied, without appearing in the least disconcerted by the gentleman's scrutiny.
"Can that be possible?" exclaimed her companion, but losing some of his color at the information.
"Yes."
"Then I presume you are familiar with her history."
"I am; with every item of it, from her cradle to the present hour."
"And were you aware of her presence in Boston when you applied for your position at Wyoming?"