"This young lady has some objections to giving her views, but I am sure you will be able to persuade her--" He turned, but the place at his side was vacant.

The door to the hall was open, and the girl had escaped as she saw the handle of the inner door turn.

Taylor looked blankly at his client with dropped jaw.

Lord Donal laughed.
"Your assistant seems to have disappeared as completely as did the lady at the ball.

Why not set your detectives on _her_ track?
Perhaps she will prove to be the person I am in search of." "I am very sorry, my lord," stammered the detective.
"Oh, don't mention it.