There was no sign of recognition in the wide, staring eyes.

Susan, quivering with dread, touched Miss Loach's shoulder.

Her touch upset the body and it rolled on the floor.

The woman was dead.

With a shriek Susan recoiled and fell on her knees.
Her cry speedily brought the other servants.
"Look!" cried Susan pointing, "she is dead--murdered!" Geraldine and Mrs.Pill shrieked with horror.