CHAPTER 161
“So, as her parents are abroad, I used my own judgment and sent the child back to school,” explained Miss Hobart. “When I realised that reporters were trying to follow Caroline about in order to ask her unpleasant questions, I felt it was not right to keep her here any longer.”
Miss Hobart looked apologetically at Macdonald. “I’m sorry if I have caused you extra trouble. Perhaps you think I am foolish, but it does seem to me that terrible things have been happening here.”
“I don’t think you are foolish at all, Miss Hobart, and I am afraid it is quite true that terrible things have been happening here. The child is much better at school, and you acted very wisely in sending her back,” replied Macdonald.
“It’s a great comfort to hear you say that,” went on Miss Hobart. “Of co
