“Undoubtedly. But I did not want the money back. I want to assist him. I want him to come to me—to talk to me.”
“Will he not do so?” said Mildred.
“I fear not. I suspect he is still in difficulties.”
“If so, he must be got out of them, and you must manage it, Sir Bridgnorth,” said Mildred.
“But I can't manage it, my dear young lady. I don't know where to find him.”
“But he must be found!” cried Emmeline.
“Easily said; but not so easily accomplished,” rejoined Sir Bridgnorth, smiling at her vivacity. “I have used every endeavour, but can obtain no clue to him.”
“Is he in London?” asked Mildred.
“I believe so,” he replied.
“Surely then he can be discovered?” she remarked.