Upon that, she had alarmed the house--and there was an end of Penelope's evidence.
Mr.Superintendent next asked to see Miss Rachel herself.

Penelope mentioned his request through the door.

The answer reached us by the same road: "I have nothing to tell the policeman--I can't see anybody." Our experienced officer looked equally surprised and offended when he heard that reply.

I told him my young lady was ill, and begged him to wait a little and see her later.

We thereupon went downstairs again, and were met by Mr.Godfrey and Mr.Franklin crossing the hall.
The two gentlemen, being inmates of the house, were summoned to say if they could throw any light on the matter.