"Just to have a look at the house," he said readily, for he was certain Juliet would not report their conversation to her mother.
Mrs.Octagon shrugged her shoulders.

"A very nice little house, though rather commonplace in its decoration; but my poor sister never did have much taste.

Have you discovered anything likely to lead to the discovery of her assassin ?" "I am ashamed to say I am quite in the dark," replied Jennings.

"I don't suppose the truth will ever be discovered." The woman appeared relieved, but tried to assume a sad expression.
"Oh, how very dreadful," she said, "she will lie in her untimely grave, unavenged.

Alas! Alas!" But Jennings was not mystified by her tragic airs.
He was certain she knew something and feared lest it should come to his knowledge.