MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.

The Italian's agents, Messrs.

Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.

Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
"As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
"You acted quite rightly.

Wait until the little beast returns to London!" exclaimed the barrister, with some degree of warmth.
Capella's conduct reminded him of a spiteful child which deserved a sound spanking.