As I followed him into this closet he pushed the door wide, pulling out an electric torch as he did so.

By its light we saw almost at first glance the coat and hat he professed to seek, lying in a corner of the floor, beside an overturned chair.
"Good!" left my companion's lips.

"That's all straight.

You recognise these garments ?" I nodded, speechless.

A thousand memories rushed upon me at the sight of the long plush coat which I had so often buttoned about her, with a troubled heart.