"The place has been attacked," said he, as he walked towards the front door--picking his way amidst fragments of furniture, straw, and broken glass.

At the entrance of the house he was met by Mr.
Balch, Mr.Garie's lawyer.
"This is a shocking affair, Walters," said he, extending his hand--he was an old friend of Mr.Walters.
"Very shocking, indeed," he replied, looking around.

"But where is Garie?
We sent to warn them of this.

I hope they are all safe." "Safe!" repeated Mr.Balch, with an air of astonishment.

"Why, man, haven't you heard ?" "Heard what ?" asked Mr.Walters, looking alarmed.
"That Mr.and Mrs.Garie are dead--both were killed last night." The shock of this sudden and totally unexpected disclosure was such that Mr.Walters leaned against the doorway for support.