This is your last chance, Emil.

I give it to you for the sake of Annette." "And I accept it, monsieur, with gratitude." "For the present--" Mr.Sabin stopped short.

His quick ears had caught the swish of woman's gown passing along the passage outside.

Emil too had heard it.
"It is the dark lady," he whispered, "who purchased from me the other powder.

See, I open gently this door.