"Good heavens! No wonder my father still believes me guilty. No doubt he thinks I went with her," said Ulick.
"He came to my house in a towering passion the morning after she left, and when he found out she had gone he was very bitter against you both. He said words he ought not to have said, but I am sure he repented them afterwards."
"Have you heard anything of her?"
"No," replied Eli. "Not a line from her."
"I wonder who took her away? I'd give a good deal to find out," said Ulick.
"And so would I. She must be in London, I think; it is a good place to hide in," said Eli.
"So I find. A man can bury himself in London without much fear of recognition."
"Have you been in London since you left Hazelwell?" asked Eli.
"Most of the time. I very seldom came across anyone I know. You see, I have money of my own, independent of my father, so it enables me to live comfortably."
"And what has brought you down here?" asked Eli.