But he showed no further disposition to go out.

Instead, he sank into a chair, with a motion of dismissal to the two detectives.
"Question the boy who brought this," said he.

"It is from Mrs.Ransom; written, as you see, at the St.Denis.She bids me farewell for a time, but does not favor me with any explanations.

She cannot do differently, she says, and asks me to trust her and wait.

Not very encouraging to sleep on; but it's something.