"If there is any one man in the world who could get at the bottom of it, could solve the mystery of the lion's change, the lion's smile, you are that man, sir, you.

That is the misfortune: that you could do it, and yet--I cannot expect it, cannot avail myself of this great opportunity.

Look! I am doing it all on my own initiative, sir--all for the sake of Zelie and that dear, lovable old chap, her father.

I have saved fifty-eight pounds, Mr.
Cleek.

I had hoped that that might tempt a clever detective to take up the case; but what is such a sum to such a man as you ?" "If that is all that stands in the way, don't let it worry you, my good fellow," said Cleek, with a smile.