Are your affairs in the hands of any firm of solicitors ?" "Yes--at Oxford.

I contrived to call at their office yesterday and they recommended me to consult these people," and Miss Beale produced a card from a handbag.

Theydon read the name and address of a well-known West End firm.
"Good," he said.

"I recommend you to go there at once.

By the way, was any one looking after Mrs.Lester's interests?
Surely she had dealings with a bank or an agency ?" "Y--yes.