But the more he thought about it, the
more convinced he became that his suspicion was well grounded. He
watched her very carefully, and noted her special interest in Rod.
Another thing which confirmed his belief was the stopping of all
letters from Rod's mother as soon as Miss Royanna arrived at Hillcrest.
In her last one she had stated that she expected to be away for a
number of weeks, and would be unable to write until her return. The
parson's mind was greatly puzzled over the whole matter. If the famous
singer was really the boy's mother, why did she not say so? Was there
something which she wished to keep hidden?
He also watched the two when they were together, and as he studied
their faces, he was sure that he could see a remarkable resemblance.
No one else noticed it, so he believed, and not likely he would have
done so but for the idea which had come to him that day he was driving
along the road. Several times he was tempted to discuss the whole
affair with his wife in order to find out if she had suspected
anything. He always delayed, however, hoping that something of a more
definite nature would turn up to set his doubts at rest.
CHAPTER XXIX
THE TROOPS DECIDE
A few days after the big thunder-storm, Captain Josh received an
official letter from the Provincial Secretary of the Boy Scouts.
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