Was Capella mixed up with it?
At last there was a glimmering perception of motive for an otherwise fiendishly irrational act.

Did it tend to incriminate the Italian?
A summons to luncheon dispelled the momentary gloom of their thoughts.
Before the meal ended Miss Layton joined them.
Brett looked at his watch.

"Fifty minutes!" he said.
Then they all laughed, except Mrs.Eastham, who marvelled at the coolness of the meeting between the girl and David.

But the old lady was quick-witted.
"Have you met before ?" she cried.
"Dearest," said the girl, kissing her; "do you mean to say they have not told you what happened in the park ?" "That will require a special sitting," said Brett gaily.

"Meanwhile, I am going to the Hall.