Will you let me bring this girl to see you to-morrow ?" "Certainly.

But it's all very unpleasant." The detective rose to go.

"Most matters connected with a crime are, my dear fellow," said he calmly.

"I only hope there will not be any more unpleasantness." "What do you mean ?" "I can't say what I mean--yet." "You are mysterious, Jennings." "I am perplexed.

I don't seem to advance.