But he could still continue an unobtrusive search for the whereabouts of
his wife, which he did. And the chances were that his attorneys would
find her without great difficulty, because Selwyn had not the slightest
suspicion that he was being followed.
* * * * *
In these days Selwyn's life was methodical and colourless in its routine
to the verge of dreariness.
When he was not at the Government proving grounds on Sandy Hook he
remained in his room at Lansing's, doggedly forcing himself into the
only alternate occupation sufficient to dull the sadness of his
mind--the preparation of a history of British military organisation in
India, and its possible application to present conditions in the
Philippines.
He had given up going out--made no further pretense; and Boots let him
alone.
Once a week he called at the Gerards', spending most of his time while
there with the children. Sometimes he saw Nina and Eileen, usually just
returned or about to depart for some function; and his visit, as a rule,
ended with a cup of tea alone with Austin, and a quiet cigar in the
library, where Kit-Ki sat, paws folded under, approving of the fireside
warmth in a pleasureable monotone.
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