GREAT PORTER SQUARE: A MYSTERY. BY B. L. FARJEON, _Author of "Grif," "London's Heart," "The House of White Shadows," etc._ _IN THREE VOLUMES._ VOLUME III. LONDON: WARD AND DOWNEY, 12, YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN. 1885. [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] PRINTED BY KELLY AND CO., GATE STREET, LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS AND KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. CONTENTS. CHAP. PAGE XXXI.--Becky gives a description of an interview between herself and Richard Manx 1 XXXII.--In which Becky narrates how Fanny became acquainted with Mrs. Lydia Holdfast 15 XXXIII.--In which Becky narrates how Fanny became acquainted with Mrs. Lydia Holdfast (concluded) 24 XXXIV.--Mr. Pelham makes his appearance once more 31 XXXV.--Fanny discovers who Richard Manx is 45 XXXVI.--Becky and Fanny on the watch 55 XXXVII.--No. 119 Great Porter Square is let to a new Tenant 71 XXXVIII.--The new Tenant takes possession of No. 119 Great Porter Square 87 XXXIX.--Mrs. Holdfast insists on becoming an active partner 113 XL.--Mrs. Holdfast insists on becoming an active partner (concluded) 118 XLI.--Frederick Holdfast makes the discovery 134 XLII.--Mr. Holdfast's Diary 147 XLIII.--Mr. Holdfast's Diary (concluded) 177 XLIV.--Caged 207 XLV.--Retribution 218 XLVI.--In which the "Evening Moon" gives a Sequel to its "Romance in Real Life" 224 GREAT PORTER SQUARE: A MYSTERY. CHAPTER XXXI. BECKY GIVES A DESCRIPTION OF AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN HERSELF AND RICHARD MANX. MY DEAREST LOVE--How, did you like my little messenger, Fanny? Is she not steady, and bright, and clever? When she woke this morning I had an earnest conversation with her, and as far as was necessary I told her my plans and that I wanted her faithful assistance. She cried for joy. The few words she managed to get out convinced me that, child as she is, I could not be better served by a grown-up person. Besides, I want a child to assist me; a grown-up person might spoil my plans. In what way? Patience, my dear, patience.