Dauvray's motor-car has disappeared, and with it a young Englishwoman who came to Aix with her as her companion.

The motive of the crime leaps to the eyes.Mme.Dauvray was famous in Aix for her jewels, which she wore with too little prudence.

The condition of the house shows that a careful search was made for them, and they have disappeared.

It is anticipated that a description of the young Englishwoman, with a reward for her apprehension, will be issued immediately.

And it is not too much to hope that the citizens of Aix, and indeed of Prance, will be cleared of all participation in so cruel and sinister a crime." Ricardo read through the paragraph with a growing consternation, and laid the paper upon his dressing-table.
"It is infamous," cried Wethermill passionately.
"The young Englishwoman is, I suppose, your friend Miss Celia ?" said Ricardo slowly.
Wethermill started forward.
"You know her, then ?" he cried in amazement.
"No; but I saw her with you in the rooms.