On their return to Hanley Hall it was overlooked in the excitement caused by the departure of Miss Fleming, whose mother had suddenly been taken ill, and Martin's receipt of a long telegram from Blount, the contents of which interested both Carden and himself.
"He has been to Antwerp. I am going there," was the last and most interesting line of the telegram.
CHAPTER XI.
Among the letters received at Hanley Hall the morning after Martin's receipt of Blount's telegram, were two from Mr. Hall—one for Mr. Stafford and the other for Kate. As he tossed the letter to her Mr. Stafford remarked: "From our friend Hall!"
After glancing over his letter he continued:
"He seems to be buying considerable stock in Kildare."
Martin and Carden exchanged glances. It seemed odd that each time Martin received news of Hall so also did Mr. Stafford.
Kate's letter caused her to change countenance, and in response to an inquiring look from her mother she passed over the letter. It had the same effect on the mother as the daughter—a look of anxiety came to her face.
"What's the trouble?" asked Mr. Stafford, who had been watching them curiously.