But Jennings wished to learn to whom the knife belonged before he ventured.

He was sure that it was not the property of Juliet, who had no need for such a dangerous article, and he was equally sure that as she was shielding someone, she would acknowledge that she had bought the weapon.

He was treading on egg-shells, and it behooved him to be cautious.

"Very good," he said at length, "we will pass that question for the present, though as Mallow's friend I am sorry.

Will you tell me to whom you gave the photograph of Mallow which he presented to you ?" "How do you know about that ?" asked Miss Saxon quickly.