She's an elderly woman--and not likely to be startled, from what I've seen of her." "I'll go," said Bent.

"I know the housekeeper." He touched Brereton's elbow, and led him away amongst the trees and up the wood.

"This is a strange affair!" he continued when they were clear of the others.

"Did you hear what Dr.Rockcliffe said ?--that whoever had done it was familiar with that sort of thing!" "I saw for myself," replied Brereton.

"I noticed that cord, and the knot on it, at once.