You threw your card to him out of the carriage window, and away you went at a gallop to catch your train! In all the years that have passed I have kept that card, and have vainly inquired for my brave sea-captain. Yesterday I saw your name on the list of speakers at the Mansion House. Need I say that I attended the meeting? Need I tell you now why I come here and interrupt you in business hours?"She held out her hand. Mr. Lismore took it in silence, and pressed it warmly.
"You have not done with me yet," she resumed with a smile. "Do you remember what I said of my errand, when I first came in?""You said it was an errand of gratitude."
"Something more than the gratitude which only says 'Thank you,' "she added. "Before I explain myself, however, I want to know what you have been doing, and how it was that my inquiries failed to trace you after that terrible night."The appearance of depression which Mrs. Callender had noticed at the public meeting showed itself again in Mr. Lismore's face. He sighed as he answered her.
