Eve's Ransom by George Gissing
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know."
"Why," said Hilliard; "that meant, perhaps, that she wanted to return a book before leaving London. Is there any chance that she has gone home--to Dudley? Perhaps her father is ill, and she was sent for." Patty admitted this possibility, but with every sign of doubt. "The landlady said she had a letter this morning." "Did she? Then it may have been from Dudley. But you know her so much better than I do. Of course, you mustn't tell me anything you don't feel it right to speak of; still, did it occur to you that I could be of any use?" "No, I didn't think; I only came because I was so upset when I found her gone. I knew you lived in Gower Place somewhere, and I thought you might have seen her since Sunday." "I have not. But surely you will hear from her very soon. You may even get a letter tonight, or to-morrow morning." Patty gave a little spring of hopefulness. "Yes; a letter might come by the last post to-night. I'll go home at once." "And I will come with you," said Hilliard. "Then you can tell me whether you have any news." |
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