"
Then Miss Egerton and her guest had another long and earnest
discussion, at the end of which time a compromise was arrived at. Noel
might tell the Ellsworthys that he and Miss Egerton knew where the
girls lived, and the Ellsworthys might give in-direct help by aiding
him in his efforts to find suitable work for Primrose and Jasmine--he
too, could be their open and acknowledged friend, and he arranged with
Miss Egerton to call and see them that very afternoon.
Finally, Miss Egerton again drew his attention to the envelope, which
was only given to mock, as it contained nothing but blank paper.
Noel examined it carefully.
"This must have been given to the girls by Mr. Danesfield, the banker
at Rosebury," he said. "I know him well; he is the last person who
would play them such a trick. Don't you think, Miss Egerton it is
quite possible that this envelope may have been opened, and the money
removed?"
"But the envelope does not look tampered with," answered Miss Egerton,
turning it round, and examining it carefully.
"Thieves are very clever," answered Noel. "It is easy to open an
envelope by holding it over steaming water."
"But Primrose always kept this letter locked up in her trunk.
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