After that, if the occasion still demands it, I can so arrange my work that I shall have more time still at my disposal." She was much moved.

I could see the tears gather in her eyes, and she turned away her head.

The Detective spoke: "I am glad you will be here, Mr.Ross.

I shall be in the house myself, as Miss Trelawny will allow me, if my people in Scotland Yard will permit.

That letter seems to put a different complexion on everything; though the mystery remains greater than ever.