The snow had ceased to fall and the stars were shining brightly.

Lenora shivered as she leaned back in her corner.
"You are cold, I am afraid," Quest remarked.

"Never mind, there will be a good fire in my study.

I shall only keep you for a few moments.

I dare not be away long just now, as I have a very important case on." "There is nothing more that I can tell you," Lenora ventured, a little fearfully.