I shall find Miss McDonald, and discover what has actually occurred." "My best wishes, I am sure," and the lady patted the Captain's arm gently.

"We are losing this waltz." There was but one course for Hamlin to pursue.

He had no trail to follow, only a vague suspicion that these plotters were in some way concerned in the mysterious disappearance.

Thus far, however, they had left behind no clue to their participation.

Moreover he was seriously handicapped by ignorance of any motive.