“Why not? Are her own interests concerned in keeping it, as well as yours?”

“Yes⁠—deeply concerned.”

“I am glad to hear it, Percival, for your sake. Don’t be discouraged, my friend. Our money matters, as I told you, leave me plenty of time to turn round in, and

I

may search for Anne Catherick tomorrow to better purpose than you. One last question before we go to bed.”

“What is it?”