I'm sure they didn't follow me. They just
seemed to come out of the storm-- trying to get away from it-- as I
was doing. I'm sure it was all an accident-- just carelessness.
"Very likely. I was foolish to suggest it, but so much depends on
those papers that I don't know just what to think. But there, Grace,"
as he kissed her, "you must rest yourself. I will think of a way out,
I'm sure. Will, come with me. I may need you to make some memoranda
while I telephone," and he and his son went to the library.
Morning did not see Prince in the stable, and all that day Will
searched without result. Many had seen the white horse flying wildly
past, but that was all. Some said the saddle was still on, others that
it had come off. Mr. Ford was much exercised over the loss of the
papers.
He did what he could to hold back the business, but there was a
prospect of loss and considerable trouble if the documents were not
eventually found. The opposing interests learned of the halt, and
tried to take advantage of it. They were, however, only partly
successful.
In the meanwhile, after several days had passed, Dodo grew well enough
to be brought home.
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