“Beyond the fact that you have not yet sent out any invitations,” continued Mr. Deeling, “I see no reason why the ceremony should not take place the day after tomorrow as usual.”
The Colonel paused in his walk and directed an anxious look at his companion.
“You don’t think that he,” and he jerked his head in the direction of the Château, “would object.”
“I see no reason,” replied Mr. Deeling.
“But haven’t you noticed?” continued the Colonel. “The chapel is never open now. He keeps it locked,” and again he jerked his head in the direction of the castle.
“You mean Doctor Murchison?”
“He keeps it locked. That’s why I don’t know whether to have the ceremony or not. I’ve got the invitations ready, but I’d like to know more about it before sending them out. He might not like it, and, of co
