Chapter 246

“I don’t know exactly, to be precise, but I heard them talking about going abroad, but maybe it was just for a holiday. There was nothing said about keeping the room on, though. Or whether he had wanted to rent it back when he came back.” There was a slight edge on Mrs Reed's voice.

“I don't have any difficulty in renting off my rooms, of course.” She added. “Good food and a certain amount of freedom. 'So long as they do not take any liberties' has always been my motto, where young gentlemen are concerned.”

Darcy was hardly listening. All she wanted to do was find Louis, but she had come to a dead end. Why was finding Louis getting so difficult and who was the person responsible for Louis's running away from home? Everything was so messed up.  

“Yes, I am quite sure of that.” She said automatically. “I thought you would have been able to help me, Mrs. Reed, but I don't suppose you know anything about this friend of Louis? If I could find out where he live