"But wait, aunty, these men sometimes have dark and mysterious ways of their own for finding out facts. Let's wait and see if he does call."
Even as the girl spoke there came a ring at the door bell, and a few minutes later a servant presented a card on which was the name, "Oscar Dunne."
"Why, Alice, he is here; it's wonderful."
"Will you see him?"
"Yes."
"Alone?"
"Yes, retire, my child."
The niece retired and a few moments later Oscar was ushered into the old lady's presence.