You,
naturally, went to see the family solicitors. Iris, what has the
conspiracy to do with you?" It will be observed that Hugh had not read
the letter written to the Directors of the Company.
"Do you know about the money?"
"Certainly. You sent back all that you could--five thousand pounds.
That showed your own innocence--"
"Hugh, you know that I am guilty."
"The world will think that you are innocent. At any rate, you can come
out and go about without fear. Tell me, what are your plans?"
"I have no plans. I only want to hide my head--somewhere."
"Yes; we will talk about that presently. Meantime, I have some news for
you."
"News? What news?"
"Really good news. I have to tell you a thing which will surprise you."
"Good news? What good news is there for me?"
"Your husband has sent back the whole of the money."
"Sent back? To the Insurance Office?"
"All has been sent back. He wrote two letters--one to the solicitors
and the other to the Insurance Company. It is not likely now that
anything can be said, because the Directors have accepted the money.
Moreover, it appears that they might have proceeded against the lawyers
for the recovery of the money, but that they have nothing to do either
with you or with Lord Harry Norland.
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