I looked at the plan, and saw a mark in red ink upon it.
He was trying to discover that spot, and was greatly disappointed at not being able to do so.

He was in here over an hour, and made a most careful search all around." "And what explanation did he give ?" "He only said, 'If I find what I want, Ann, I shall make you a present of a ten-pound note.' That naturally made me anxious." "He made no other remark about the young lady's death ?" I inquired anxiously.
"No.

Only he sighed, and looked steadily for a long time at the photograph.

I saw his lips moving, but his words were inaudible." "You haven't any idea of the reason why he called upon Mr.Leithcourt, I suppose ?" "From what he said, I've formed my own conclusions," was her answer.
"And what is your opinion ?" "Well, I feel certain that there is, or was, something concealed in this house that he's very anxious to obtain.

He came to demand it of Mr.
Leithcourt, but what happened in the library we don't know.