"I should not think of obtruding myself at present.

But the case is so interesting, and my connection with it so peculiar, that I sometimes forget myself.

Do you think"-- here she became quite nervous for one of her marked self-control--"that I have laid myself open to a summons from the coroner ?" Mr.Gryce grew thoughtful, eyed the good lady, or rather her folded hands, with an air of some compassion, and finally replied: "The facts regarding this affair come in so slowly that I doubt if the inquest is held for several days.

Meanwhile we may light on those two young people ourselves.

If so, the coroner may _overlook_ your share in bringing them to our notice." There was a sly emphasis on the word, and a subtle humor in his look that showed the old detective at his worst.