"Curiosity, a desire to see the old place, call it what you will. I wanted to have a chat with you, and hear how my father was going on," said Ulick.
"You had better go and see him. I am sure he has suffered enough by your absence."
"And do you not think I have suffered? And it makes it none the easier to bear because it is unjust. Have you ever suspected any one?"
"You mean about Janet?"
"Yes."
"I would rather not say. I have no proof, and if I am right it would cause even more trouble than the suspicion about you did."
"Then you have some idea who the man is?"
"I have, but we will not talk of that. If everything comes to light, well and good, but I am not going to be the one to cause more unhappiness."
"You ought to tell me. I have a right to know."
"Granted, but you must forgive me if I decline to say anything. This much I may tell you, that if what I suspect is true it will bring shame and disgrace upon someone who is very dear to you," said Eli.