Nothing on earth can stop the meeting of two or more of the hidden channels now being opened up, and when they do meet there must be a dramatic outcome." His chief purpose in revisiting Stowmarket was to seek further confidences from Mrs.Capella.He argued that the sudden journey of her husband to Naples would cause her much uneasiness, and she might now be inclined to reveal circumstances yet hidden.
He refused to take her at a disadvantage.

From the hotel he sent a cyclist messenger with a note asking for an interview, and within an hour he received a cordial request to come at once.
Nevertheless, he was not a little astonished to find Helen Layton awaiting him in Margaret's boudoir.
The girl showed signs of recent agitation, but she explained her presence quietly enough.
"Mrs.Capella sent for me when your note reached her, Mr.Brett.She is greatly upset by recent events, and was actually on the point of telegraphing to Davie to ask him to bring you here at once when your message was handed to her.

She will be here presently.

Please do not press her too closely to reveal anything she wishes to withhold.

She is so emotional and excited, poor thing, that I fear her health may be endangered." Miss Layton's words were not well chosen.