It will not be for long.

Each of us must tell our story without reservation at some future date--whether this afternoon, or tomorrow, or a week hence, I cannot say now.

But I do ask you to keep your knowledge to yourself until I have had an opportunity of consulting Mr.Forbes.I undertake to tell you the exact position of matters without delay, and I accept all responsibility for my present advice." "I know little of the world, Mr.Theydon," said Miss Beale, rising, and beginning to draw on her gloves, "but I shall be very greatly surprised if you are advising me to act otherwise than honorably.

I shall certainly not utter a word about Mr.Forbes at Scotland Yard.

When all is said and done, my statement to you was largely guesswork.