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All this certainly seemed to hint at the guilt of Mr. Dunbar . No clue pointing to any other person had been as yet discovered , though the police had been indefatigable in their search . Mr. Austin was silent for some minutes ; then he said , quietly , -- `` I am very glad you have confided in me , Miss Wilmot , and , believe me , you shall not find me slow to help you whenever my services can be of any avail . If you will come and drink tea with my mother at eight o'clock to-morrow evening , I will be at home ; and we can talk this matter over seriously . My mother is a clever woman , and I know that she has a most sincere regard for you . You will trust her , will you not ? '' `` Willingly , with my whole heart . ''