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After Audrey's flight Lawson remained where he was, overwhelmed by the information so abruptly given. He knew from Mrs. Trembly that Randolph had been paying attentions to the girl for some time, less for herself than for her money; knew also that Lady Hamber had favored the match. But the quarrel which had made Audrey leave the house on the night of the crime arose from her objection to such a marriage; so it was strange that she should change her mind so immediately and positively. Also Dick remembered that, according to Jossy, the girl feared the man. He was puzzled as well as amazed, wondering how the situation had come about.
Mrs. Tremby might explain, since she was Audrey's old school friend, and there was a chance that the two might be confidential. But be this as it may, it was necessary to hunt out Jossy, and enlighten her about the new and disagreeable complication. Dick pulled himself together, and left the alcove with the intention of enlisting his friend's sympathy to bring about the breaking of this monstrous engagement.