Arthur went to the door and rang a bell. They
heard it clang through the house as though not a soul lived there. A man
came to the door, and as soon as he opened it, Arthur, expecting to be
refused admission, pushed in. The fellow was as angry as the virago, his
wife, who explained noisily how the three strangers had got into the
park.
'You can't see the squire, so you'd better be off. He's up in the attics,
and no one's allowed to go to him.'
The man tried to push Arthur away.
'Be off with you, or I'll send for the police.'
'Don't be a fool,' said Arthur. 'I mean to find Mr Haddo.'
The housekeeper and his wife broke out with abuse, to which Arthur
listened in silence. Susie and Dr Porhoet stood by anxiously. They did
not know what to do. Suddenly a voice at their elbows made them start,
and the two servants were immediately silent.
'What can I do for you?'
Oliver Haddo was standing motionless behind them. It startled Susie that
he should have come upon them so suddenly, without a sound. Dr Porhoet,
who had not seen him for some time, was astounded at the change which had
taken place in him.
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