He whispered something to her, and she nodded.
When he got about ten feet away, he turned like a man who has overlooked a point, and said: 'I rang the bell; they'll get it right off.' Then he went away.

The woman's name is San Reve--Sara San Reve.

She's a Frenchwoman, and came from Ottawa.

She has had her place only a short time, and was appointed on the recommendation of a member of the Senate--Senator Hanway." "Senator Hanway!" repeated Inspector Val, looking dubiously at Richard.
"He's a brother-in-law, you say, of Mr.Harley ?" "Your deductions were none the less right," returned Richard, who saw the doubts which the name of Hanway bred in the other's mind.

"I'd wager my life on it.