“Not even to the housekeeper?”
“Not even to her. A funny circumstance, though, is that the minute she saw Miss Doane she gave a start and for a second or two I thought she was going to take her into her arms and hug her.”
Nick turned away.
He was far from being in good humor.
Each individual whom he questioned appeared to corroborate everything said by any other that was in opposition to the theories he had formed.
After a moment’s thought he decided to see Miss Doane, and he sent for her to come to the parlor.
When she had arrived he greeted her pleasantly.
“Miss Doane, I would like to ask you a few questions.”
“You are at liberty to do so.”
“I would like to know a little something further in regard to your past life.”