It was used only by the servants connected with the hotel, and was usually kept locked.

Just as she was in the act of leaning forward, Ella became conscious of a curious hallucination.

She sat looking at the handle with fascinated eyes.

Then she called aloud to Lenora.
"Lenora, come here at once." The maid hurried in from the next room.

Ella pointed to the door.
"Lenora, look outside.