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THE DAREWELL CHUMS IN THE CITY

Just then a woman in the next house came to her door.

"Are you looking for Mr. Kenfield?" she asked.

"Yes, ma'am," replied Bart.

"He sailed for Europe Monday."

"For Europe?" repeated Bart.

"Yes."

"Is Mrs. Kenfield at home?"

"No, I saw her leave the house yesterday just before noon. She told me she had a telegram that some relative was quite ill and she had to go to Chicago. Her servant girl has gone also. The house is shut up."