Laura patted her shoulder.
"That's all right, child," she said soothingly. "We'll see him through
this, somehow or other."
"You don't mind?" Lenora faltered, without raising her eyes.
"Not I," she replied promptly. "I'm not looking for trouble of that sort."
Lenora raised her head. There was an immense relief in her face.
"I am so glad," she said. "I was afraid sometimes--living here with him,
you know--"
Laura interrupted her with an easy laugh.
"You don't need to worry," she assured her.
Lenora rose to her feet. She was quite herself again. There was a new look
of determination in her face.
"Laura," she exclaimed, "we will save Mr. Quest and we will get hold of
Craig! I have a plan. Listen."
2.
Craig's surprise was real enough as he opened the back door of the
Professor's house on the following morning and found Lenora standing on
the threshold.
"I am very sorry, Miss Lenora," he apologised. "The front door bell must
be out of order. I certainly didn't hear it ring. Mr. Ashleigh is in his
study, if you wish to see him."
Lenora smiled pleasantly.
"To tell you the truth," she said, "I really do not want to see him,--at
least, not just yet. I came to this door because I wanted a little talk
with you."
Craig's attitude was perfect. He was mystified, but he remained
respectful.
"Will you come inside?" he invited.
She shook her head.
"I am afraid," she confided, "of what I am going to say being overheard.
Come with me down to the garage for a moment.
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