And a conviction on the charges of forgery and murder would, of course, invalidate the second will." "I shall enter a caveat, all the same," repeated Mr.Winwood.
As the two partners showed a disposition to become heated over this question, Thorndyke suggested that they might discuss it at leisure by the light of subsequent events.

Acting on this hint--for it was now close upon midnight--our visitors prepared to depart; and were, in fact, just making their way towards the door when the bell rang.

Thorndyke flung open the door, and, as he recognized his visitor, greeted him with evident satisfaction.
"Ha! Mr.Miller; we were just speaking of you.

These gentlemen are Mr.
Stephen Blackmore and his solicitors, Mr.Marchmont and Mr.Winwood.

You know Dr.Jervis, I think." The officer bowed to our friends and remarked: "I am just in time, it seems.