I should have been in London long ago, but that out in Australia I was with some friends in a part of the country where it is difficult to get letters.

As soon as Mrs.Vrain's letter about the terrible end of my father came to hand I arranged my affairs and left at once for England.

Since my arrival I have seen Mr.Saker, our family lawyer, and Mr.Link, the detective.

They have told me all they know, and now I wish to hear what you have to say." "I am afraid I cannot help you, Miss Vrain," said Lucian dubiously.
"Ah! You refuse to help me ?" "Oh, no! no! I shall only be too glad to do what I can," protested Lucian, shocked that she should think him so hard-hearted, "but I know of nothing likely to solve the mystery.

Both myself and Link have done our best to discover the truth, but without success." "Well, Mr.Denzil," said Diana, after a pause, "they often say that a woman's wit can do more than a man's logic, so you and I must put our heads together and discover the guilty person.