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The whole matter is much tangled, and Sir Donald doubts the efficiency of those employed to unravel this web. The Laniers are puzzled and greatly alarmed. Their captors do not deign to explain. To all indignant protests these reserved officials are evasive. Threats are jokingly parried. The prisoners are separately jailed. No communication is permitted between them.
William Dodge quit London, and both Laniers sailed for Calcutta. Sir Donald and Esther left Northfield for Paris. The conclusion of Oswald Langdon to sail for India was hurriedly formed while at Southampton. There were many other places more likely to have been the choice of mature deliberation. Oswald had a glimpse of his assailant at the river.
"For many long years father's wrongs had been awaiting avenging; Oswald Langdon was sleeping in Thames slime; I was an exile, robbed of home and fortune; and the guilty Laniers were at large, seeking to ensnare another victim. "As supposed heir to fabulous wealth, how the real heiress would be avenged! With what dissembling arts the infatuated Paul would be lured to unwitting confessions!
The head of Calcutta police had been consulted by Sir Donald, was told of the proposed visit at the old house, and he promised to be present in time to prevent any violence from the Laniers. Why had he come with such force and arrested the three? When pressed for an explanation of his conduct in arresting William Dodge, the officer laughed, and said: "You just wait a while!"
"Both uncle and niece attended other social gatherings at which the Laniers were present. "Though Pierre and Paul were much flattered by Bombay élite, they seemed most interested in Sir Charles Chesterton and Agnes Randall. "The girl appeared to enjoy Paul's attentions. Soon it was rumored that Paul and Agnes were engaged. "Paul proposed, and was conditionally accepted.
The chief agrees, and replies: "It will not do for you or your daughter to remain in London. Sight of either of you might cause the Laniers to leave. Stay of these villains in London will promote exposure of their crimes through Paul's mad infatuation. It is possible Paul sometimes may appear in vicinity of Northfield.
How strange my escapes from lake and river! Had not Paul Lanier's cruel malice been thwarted? That black benefactress surely had been an angel of deliverance from loathsome perils in London suburb. Perhaps I yet would live to outwit the crafty Laniers. Surely there would be a way out of these helpless, bewildering mazes.
"That assistant left at the same time, and following them to different points, reaches London, lodging across an alley, in full view of the basement stairway leading to the room occupied by Pierre and Paul. "For a long time after the Laniers sailed, Uncle Thomas and I remained in Calcutta. "Letters telling of Lanier movements came from that assistant to Uncle Thomas.
The purposes of this expedition are sealed. Its destination is near the point where three empires meet. William Dodge took an extended trip over the continent, finally settling down for a prolonged stay at Paris. The Laniers sailed for Calcutta, but landed at Bombay. Paul assumed an air of elegant refinement. It was rumored that father and son were fabulously wealthy.
To all Sir Donald's inquiries the head of Calcutta police gave no other answer than, "You just wait awhile." In fear of they knew not just what, the Laniers fled from Calcutta, toward no fixed destination, desperately resolved never again to be taken alive.
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