The expedition seems to
have been successful, but Trent returned alone and reported that
his companion had been attacked by bush-fever on the way back and
had died in a few hours.
"I regret very much having to send you such sad and scanty news in
return for your handsome donation to our funds. I have made every
inquiry, but cannot trace any personal effects or letter. Mr. Grey,
I find, was known out here altogether by the nickname of Monty.
I deeply regret the pain which this letter will doubtless cause you,
and trusting that you may seek and receive consolation where alone
it may be found,
"I am,
"Yours most sincerely,
"Chas. ADDISON."
Ernestine read the letter carefully through, and instead of handing
it back to Davenant, put it into her pocket when she rose up.
"Cecil," she said, "I want you to leave me at once! You may come
back to-morrow at the same time. I am going to think this out
quietly."
He took up his hat. "There is one thing more, Ernestine," he said
slowly. "Enclosed in the letter from the missionary at Attra was
another and a shorter note, which, in accordance with his request,
I burnt as soon as I read it.
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