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But it was not for long that Hetty remained like that. There was much to be done yet and much to learn. The thought of Gordon spurred her on. If she could get this woman into her power and force her to speak all would be well. Hetty never doubted for a moment that Leona Lalage was at the bottom of her lover's misfortunes.
If she could only communicate with Gordon! But how was that to be done? Hetty thought for a moment. Then the inspiration came to her. In her stockinged feet she crept down to the basement to the housekeeper's room and closed the door behind her. She was not more than a minute gone and when she reached her room again it was with the knowledge that she could count on somebody now.