"You don't s'pose she HAS done it?
Godfreys mighty!" The gloom and mystery were having their effect, even on Mr.Ellery's nerves.

His answer also was given in a tense whisper, but with some irritation.
"Hush!" he murmured.

"Let go of my wrist.

You've pinched it black and blue.

Which room did you leave her in?
Show me at once." Kyan's trembling knees managed to carry him to the little hall leading from the sitting room toward the ell at the side of the house.