I wanted him, you see, because I have found the murderer of Captain Fraser-Freer." I thrilled to hear that, for from my point of view it was certainly a consummation devoutly to be wished.

The colonel did not speak again.

In a few minutes the door opened and Bray came in.

His clothes looked as though he had slept in them; his little eyes were bloodshot.

But in those eyes there was a fire I shall never forget.