"I fear that I should only be a bungler in your profession, Mr.Quest, but if there is anything I can do to help you to discover her whereabouts, you can count upon me.

Personally, I am convinced that Craig will return to me with some plausible explanation as to what has happened.

In that case he will doubtless bring news of the young lady." Quest, for the third or fourth time, moved cautiously towards the window.
His expression suddenly changed.

He glanced downwards, frowning slightly.
An alert light flashed into his eyes.
"They're after me!" he exclaimed.

"Sit still, Professor." He darted into his room and reappeared again almost immediately.