"
"A moment's reflection will surely convince you that neither she nor
Doria--"
"Wait, wait! I'm only saying that we must not allow character,
fancied or real, to dam any channel of investigation. If reflection
convinces me that it is impossible for Doria to be in collusion with
Robert Redmayne, I shall admit it. As yet that is not so. There are
several very interesting points. Have you asked yourself why Bendigo
Redmayne's diary is missing?"
"I have--and could not see how it was likely to contain anything
dangerous to Robert Redmayne."
Peter did not enlighten him for the moment. Then he spoke and
changed the subject.
"I must find out several fundamental facts and I certainly shall not
learn them here," he said. "Next week in all probability, unless
something unexpected happens to prevent it, I go back to England."
"Can't I go?'"
"I shall want you here; but our understanding must be complete
before I leave.''
"Trust me for that," said Mark.
"I do."
"You want me to look after Mr.
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