He requested Mrs.Rheinholdt to walk with him through the door by which she had entered, and stop at the precise spot where the assault had been made upon her.

There were one or two plants knocked down from the tiers on the right-hand side, and some disturbance in the mould where some large palms were growing.

Quest and Lenora together made a close investigation of the spot.

Afterwards, Quest walked several times to each of the doors leading into the gardens.
"There are four entrances altogether," he remarked, as he lit a cigar and glanced around the place.

"Two lead into the gardens--one is locked and the other isn't--one connects with the back of the house--the one through which you came, Mrs.Rheinholdt, and the other leads into your reception room, into which you passed after the assault.