he is."

"I will go."

"You?"

"Why not? I shall waste less time than another. There should be no
mistake in the delivery of this message. A courier might get drunk, or
be stupid. I can do nothing here. If it had not been for me, possibly
this unfortunate thing would not have happened. I am determined to go,
whether you consent or not."

"I shall be grateful to you all my life, Mr. Lynde. I should not have
thought of asking such a favor. Ruth says I was rude to you yesterday. I
did not mean to be. I was distracted with anxiety at having her out in
such a storm. If there is any blame in the matter it is entirely mine.
You forgive me?"

"There is nothing to forgive, Mrs. Denham; blame rests on no one;
neither you nor I could foresee the rain. Write a line to Mr. Denham
while I pack my valise; I shall be ready in ten minutes. Who is his
banker at Paris?" "I think he has none."

"How do you address your letters?"

"I have written but once since Mr. Denham's arrival, and then I directed
the letter to the Hotel Walther."

"He has probably left his new address there. However, I shall have no
difficulty in finding him. Mrs. Denham"--Lynde hesitated.