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He had written several times to M. Bois-le-Duc , but never had received any answer or news of the curé until a year ago , when a friar from Quebec had come to Scotland on a visit , and had brought a letter of introduction from the curé of Father Point to McAllister . The letter consisted only of a few short lines . Noël had often questioned his mother about Marie Gourdon , but on this subject the old lady was silent , -- it is so easy to leave questions unanswered in letters . `` Margaret , '' Noël called out suddenly , rousing himself from his meditations , `` I am going out now , and I shall not be back till five o'clock . I am going to ride up the Glen . '' `` Very well , but remember to be back in time to dress for dinner . Last time we were invited to the Severn 's you were half an hour late , and Lady Severn has not forgiven you yet . ''