“At any rate, it would be better avoided, for the present at least.”
“Hear, hear!”
“I should think the woman Mélanie might be frightened for having inveigled a girl under age.”
“Hear, hear! But suppose Lady Coxe knew of her daughter’s debts?”
“But perhaps she does not. As soon as I can get my surmises into shape, I will, with your permission, consult you.”
“Hear, hear! Come to me directly you have any news—day or night. Meanwhile, I will pursue the soothing system—calming draughts. I shall tell Lady Coxe at once that I know the whole story. That will keep her quiet.”
By this time the carriage had again arrived in Grosvenor Square.
“How is Miss Constance?”
“Very bad, sir.”
“Hear, hear!” murmured the doctor, mournfully.