There is no need that she should know." He left Linforth standing in the hall and went up the stairs.

When he reached the gallery, he leaned over quietly and looked down.
Linforth was still standing by the table, fingering the cotton-pad.
Ralston heard him say again in a voice which was doubtful now rather than incredulous: "It can't be he! He would not dare!" But no name was uttered..