I mean the disappearance of the Countess Marlanx," said Baron Dangloss, pulling at his imperial in plain perplexity.

"But we must not stop here talking.

Will you come with me, Mr.Tullis, to the Tower?
I shall send out my best man to work on the case of the lady.

It is a most amazing thing.

I still have hope that she will appear in person to explain the affair." "I think not," said Tullis gloomily.