Heloise's aunt is contacted, but the reply comes from a Miss Chambre, for the aunt is now an invalid. The letter states that there has been no new communication from the niece, and Miss Chambre advises that Lucy be placed in a correctional institution. Henry and Bridget move into the big house with Lucy. The money that had been left to Aloysius's care by Everand for emergency expenses has run out. Aloysius tells Bridget that he himself will pay for the expenses of the child's upkeep until the return of her parents. He shakes Bridget's hand for the first and last time ever. He promises to continue visiting the house. He perseveres in his search and does not mention to anyone about the frustrations he encounters in his inquiries.
Lucy is back.....
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