One evening he called at the home of Mrs. Frewen. The latter was out,
but Alice came down to meet the officer. Her manner was like one under a
great mental strain.
"What have you learned?" she asked.
"Miss Frewen," said our hero, "I wish you would let me know just the
extent of your interest in this young man."
"My interest in him is kept alive because of my absolute belief in his
innocence. I believe he has been wronged from his cradle. I believe that
under terrible temptations he has remained honorable and true."
"But has he not to your knowledge led a rather fast life in Paris?"
"I have no proof that he has."
"Answer me one more question: Have you communicated with him since he
has been in America?"
The girl started and exclaimed:
"Then you know he is in America?"
"Yes, I have the most positive proof that he is in America."
"Have you seen him?"
"Yes, I have seen him."
"Why do you not tell me all about it?"
"Because I do not know how deeply I may wound you if I tell you the
whole truth.
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