CHAPTER XX

A LADY EXPLAINS (_Wednesday, June 19; 4.30 p.m._) “The quest for enlightenment upon which we are now embarked,” said Vance, as we rode up town, “may prove a bit tedious. But you must exert your will-power, and bear with me. You can’t imagine what a ticklish task I have on my hands. And it’s not a pleasant one either. I’m a bit too young to be sentimental, and yet, d’ ye know, I’m half inclined to let your culprit go.” “Would you mind telling me why we are calling on Miss St. Clair?” asked Markham…