She passed the night of the eleventh in London. It had been her intention to sleep at the house inhabited by Lady Glyde’s old governess, but Mrs. Vesey’s agitation at the sight of her lost pupil’s nearest and dearest friend was so distressing that Miss Halcombe considerately refrained from remaining in her presence, and removed to a respectable boardinghouse in the neighbourhood, recommended by Mrs. Vesey’s married sister. The next day she proceeded to the asylum, which was situated not far from London on the northern side of the metropolis.

She was immediately admitted to see the proprietor.