Though to be sure," added Jennings in a vexed tone, "Maraquito did not know then, and perhaps does not know now, that I am a detective." "Clancy and Hale will enlighten her," said Caranby, as the vehicle stopped, "will you not come in ?" "Not to-night.

I will do myself the honor of calling on you later, when I have more to say.

At present I am going to sort out what evidence I have.

To-morrow I'll call on Miss Saxon." "Call on Mrs.Octagon," were Caranby's parting words, "believe me, she knows the truth, but I'll tell you one thing.

Maraquito did not kill Miss Loach, for the death of Selina has given Juliet enough money to marry Cuthbert, independent of Mrs.Octagon's wishes, and Maraquito would never have brought that about." "Yet all the same Miss Saxon will not marry." Caranby made a gesture to show that the matter was beyond his comprehension, and ascended the steps of the hotel.