"That who should take my fancy?"
"Why, the young man who saved your life, of course. You knew nothing about him, and there is no denying that he is very good-looking. But you have discovered his true character since."
"I have, Beryl."
"He pretended, too, to have made a discovery and induced, it is said, a number of people to lend him their savings, so that he might develop it, and now that is gone to smash. I pity the people he has swindled."
"Who said it had gone to smash?" Madeline questioned eagerly.
"It's in the St. Gaved Express that came by post last evening."
"Are you sure?"
"Quite sure. There is quite a long paragraph about it. Besides, I heard father talking to mother about it last evening."
"I wish I could see the paper. Where can I find it?"
"I will run and fetch it for you if you like? But it is quite true, what I have told you."