A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR MR.

GRYCE.
Mr.Gryce felt himself at a greater disadvantage in his attempt to solve the mystery of this affair than in any other which he had entered upon in years.

First, the victim had been a solitary man, with no household save his man-of-all-work, the mute.

Secondly, he had lived in a portion of the city where no neighbors were possible; and he had even lacked, as it now seemed, any very active friends.

Though some hours had elapsed since his death had been noised abroad, no one had appeared at the door with inquiries or information.