20/25 The Inspector has arrested him, worse luck. I say 'worse luck,' because now we can't hush up the affair--and, you'll have to _go_." Heyton wiped the sweat from his face, his head sank on his breast; he was in a condition of coma; so stupefied, indeed, that it was only by an effort he could follow the detective's next words, "There is only one other person--well, say, two--who suspect you, Lord Heyton. But she will keep her lips shut. She is your wife--fortunately for you." He went to the sideboard, poured out some brandy and pushed the glass towards the wretched man. "That's right," as Heyton stretched out a shaking hand and poured some of the spirit down his throat and some over his waistcoat. |