CHAPTER XXIV.
AN UNEXPECTED REVELATION.
In the excitement attendant on the restoration of Madeline to conscious life, Adele had been forgotten. Uncle John was the first to remember her. It was immediately after the withdrawal of Florence with her charge to the study-room.
“Where is the girl?” he asked, suddenly glancing around.
No one could answer the question.
“Did you leave her in your chamber?”
Uncle John spoke to his niece.
“I do not think she is there,” replied Mrs. Dainty.
“I hope she has not left the house,” said Uncle John. There was concern in his voice, and he moved, as he spoke, toward the door. “We are largely in her debt, and she, I think, needs our protection.”
“She shall have it!” Mr. Dainty spoke with emphasis. “Go, Madeline, and see if she has remained in your room.”
Mrs. Dainty went to her chamber.