Aunty was very kind
to the mother and also to the young man at the time he was sick."
"Did you ever see this young man?"
"Never."
"Did your aunt ever see him?"
"Yes, she remained with the mother one or two nights, aiding in nursing
him, and she supported them during his illness."
"What created your aunt's interest in the young man?"
"His mother had been her maid many years previously."
"What is the character of the young man?"
The girl did not answer.
"You do not answer me."
"It is a very singular question."
"It is?"
"Yes."
"How?"
"I never saw the young man, how should I know anything concerning his
character?"
Mrs. Frewen had been an interested listener to the conversation, and
turning to the aunt our hero said:
"You know this young man?"
"Yes."
"He is a very handsome young fellow, I should think, from his picture."
"Yes, and a very unfortunate young man."
"Unfortunate?"
"Yes."
"In what way--simply because his mother was poor?"
"No, there is a mystery connected with his life.
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