12/31 It is a pity she is an invalid, but on the whole, as she looks rather wicked, mankind is to be congratulated. Were she able to move about like an ordinary woman, she would set the world on fire after the fashion of Cleopatra. You need not mention this." "I know how to hold my tongue," said Jennings, rather offended by the imputation that he was a chatterer, "can I come and see you to talk over this matter ?" "By all means. I am at the Avon Hotel." "Oh, and by the way, will you allow me to go over that house of yours at Rexton ?" "If you like. Are you a ghost-hunter also ?" "I am a detective!" whispered Jennings quietly, and with such a look that Caranby became suddenly attentive. |