I know you, however, of old; and I feel that I can trust you.

Not your word, sir, that is all right; but your discretion!" I bowed.

"Go on!" I said.

He began at once: "I have gone over this case, sir, till my brain begins to reel; but I can't find any ordinary solution of it.

At the time of each attempt no one has seemingly come into the house; and certainly no one has got out.