Jon Hagadorn
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But her name's Wade?'
"'Not really.
She wasn't old Wade's child.
As I was saying, he ran away with his second wife, who was married to a perfect blackguard.
I suppose the courts gave the rascally husband the custody of the child, but he certainly didn't avail himself of the privilege.'
Old Wade got very fond of the child, and insisted that she should be called by his name.'
"'I see,' said Bundle.
"'That explains it.'
"'Explains what?'
"'Something that puzzled me about that letter.'
"'She's rather a pretty girl, I believe,' said Lord Canterham.
"'Or so I've heard.'
Bundle went upstairs thoughtfully.
She had several objects in view.
First she must find this Jimmy Thessiger.
Bill, perhaps, would be helpful there.
Ronnie Devereux had been a friend of Bill's.
If Jimmy Thessiger was a friend of Ronnie's, the chances were that Bill would know him, too.
Then there was the girl, Lorraine Wade.
It was possible that she could throw some light on the problem of seven dials.