“He spent last night in the cloister study. Now, he’s at the inn. He asked me to let you know. I met him on the road. He’s very unhappy.”
“How did he happen to be in the study?”
“He—he had no money.”
“And now he’s at the inn? Has he seen anyone but you?”
“No.” Molly blushed hotly.
“I’ll come right over. Thank you very much.”
“Now, Edwin, what a nuisance!” broke in the voice of Miss Fern.
“Good-bye. Thank you again. I really must, Alice. Very impor——”
The receiver had been hung up and the connection lost.
“Oh, these cousins!” Molly reflected with a laugh as she hurried up to her room.