Write J.Braden, c/o London & Colonies Bank, Threadneedle Street, London.'" Bryce was keeping a quiet eye on Ransford.

Was he mistaken in believing that he saw him start; that he saw his cheek flush as he heard the advertisement read out?
He believed he was not mistaken--but if he was right, Ransford the next instant regained full control of himself and made no sign.

And Bryce turned again to Coroner and witness.
But the witness had no more to say--except to suggest that the bank's Melbourne agents should be cabled to for information, since it was unlikely that much more could be got in England.

And with that the middle stage of the proceedings ended--and the last one came, watched by Bryce with increasing anxiety.

For it was soon evident, from certain remarks made by the Coroner, that the theory which Archdale had put forward at the club in Bryce's hearing the previous day had gained favour with the authorities, and that the visit of the jurymen to the scene of the disaster had been intended by the Coroner to predispose them in behalf of it.