Chapter V. Guardian and Ward
"Up to the present, then," Wingrave remarked, "the child has no idea as to who has been responsible for the charge of her?" "No idea at all, Sir Wingrave," the lawyer declared. "Your wishes have been strictly carried out, most strictly. She imagines that it is some unknown connection of her father. But, as I explained to you in my letter, she has recently exhibited a good deal of curiosity in the matter. She is--er--a young lady of considerable force of character for her years, and her present attitude--as I explained in my letter--is a trifle difficult." Wingrave was sitting in the lawyer's own chair. Mr. Pengarth, who was a trifle nervous, preferred to stand. "She shows, I think, a certain amount of ingratitude in forcing this journey and explanation upon me," Wingrave declared coldly
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