His dress was not wholly conclusive as to his position in the silent house; the overalls still showed their pristine folds, the shirt was of good quality and well-cut.

The ends of a narrow red-silk four-in-hand swung free.

He was clean-shaven save for an absurd little mustache so fair as to be almost indistinguishable.

His blond hair was brushed back unparted from his forehead.

Another swift survey of the slight figure disclosed a pair of patent-leather pumps.