Thus the whole story with most of its details,--not quite with all,--had come round to Lady Carbury's ears. "What he has told you, my dear, is true. Much as I disapprove of Mr. Montague, you do not suppose that I would deceive you."
"How can he know, mamma?"
"He does know. I cannot explain to you how. He has been at the same house."
"Has he seen her?"
"I do not know that he has, but Roger Carbury has seen her. If I write to him you will believe what he says?"

"What Felix has told you, my dear, is true. He has been to the house."
"Has he seen her?"
"I do not know, but Roger Carbury has seen her. If I write to him will you believe what he says?"
