“In an attempt at reconciliation with my husband, or to gain possession of my little girl. I thought I had made some progress in my interview with Victor, and I sorely needed advice.”
“How did it happen you went to Woodford?”
“I met him at Newport. When he heard I was practically friendless in America, he gave me his office card and gallantly offered to assist me, if I ever needed his aid. I had the card with me, and went to the address.”
“Redway says he saw you as far as the elevated station?[{53}]”
“So he did, but I left the station without taking the train and went to hunt up Mr. Woodford.”
“Had you no other friend to whom you could go for advice and aid—one you knew better?”
“One I knew better? Yes. But not one whom I thought I could trust, especially in this particular case.”
“Why not in this particular case?”
Mrs. Lock showed a little confusion, while she frankly replied:
“Because the gentleman to whom I had become somewhat attached in a friendly way, and to whom I gave my confidence, has lately shown a disposition too much like that of a lover; indeed, he has gone to such an extent as to propose divorce and then marriage.”