“Someone must break the news to the girl. It’s a rotten job, but it’s of the greatest importance. I am off to Devonshire, and hope I shall arrive in time.”
“In time?”
“Before the news reaches there.”
“You’ve got something at the back of your mind, I can see that. It’s not just to spare the girl’s feelings.”
Collins smiled. “I would like to make the acquaintance of the family,” he said.
“But there is only one in the family,” said Sinclair surprised.
“Perhaps,” said Collins.
They made their way into the Square, where dusk was falling.
Several persons were looking up at the house and pointing.
“What the devil is the meaning of that?” said Sinclair, as Collins was starting the car.