2/8 He has never been away all night before. Something is wrong. "We had a large company, and I did not note particularly the coming or going of any one." "Doctor Angier thinks it was soon after twelve o'clock. He saw him come out of the dressing-room and go down stairs about that time." "How is Frances ?" asked Mrs.Birtwell. "It must be a dreadful shock to her in her weak state." "Yes, it is dreadful, and I feel very anxious about her. |