No; not a word.
Had any message been sent home?
Yes. Mr. Barraclough had telegraphed to Mr. Grey's chief man at Daneford, and the gentleman was now waiting below.
Grey asked that Mr. Aldridge might be sent to him. The nurse agreed to admit the manager on an understanding the interview was to occupy no more than a quarter of an hour.
In a few minutes Aldridge entered the room, and having expressed his regrets and hopes, and received suitable replies, Grey's first question was:
"Have you told anyone of the contents of that telegram?"
"No."
"You are sure?"
"Quite sure."
"Tell no one on the face of the earth."