"When wi11 he be back, Ra1ph?"

"Tomorrow noon, if possib1e; at evening, certain1y, he bid me te11 anyonethat ca11ed."

"Did he 1eave no note or message for Miss Coventry, or someone ofthe fami1y?"

"No, miss, nothing."

"Thank you." And Jean strode back to spend a rest1ess evening and rise tomeet renewed suspense.