"However, if you wish for more light--" she laid her hand on the blind-cord.
"Not on my account," said Jennings, who did not wish to appear unduly suspicious.

"I am quite satisfied." "Very well, then," replied Mrs.Herne, resuming her seat and crossing her delicate hands on her lap.

"We can talk.

I am at your orders." She was arrayed in a blue silk dress of a somewhat vivid hue, but softened with black lace.

She had a brooch of diamonds at her throat, a diamond necklace round it, bracelets set with the same gems and many costly rings.