Neale stepped into the hall, and I followed him.

The entry way was in darkness, and the man went to the side door without switching on the light.
"Is this Mr.Vail's house ?" I questioned, and he drew the latch.
"Yes, and, by the way, it will be as well for you to go out cautiously, and not be seen.

We want to play safe, you know." The door opened and closed, leaving me outside in the house shadow..