He knocked a hole, therefore, in the lath-and-plaster ceiling of the highest room, and there, sure enough, he came upon another little garret above it, which had been sealed up and was known to no one.

In the centre stood the treasure-chest, resting upon two rafters.

He lowered it through the hole, and there it lies.

He computes the value of the jewels at not less than half a million sterling." At the mention of this gigantic sum we all stared at one another open-eyed.

Miss Morstan, could we secure her rights, would change from a needy governess to the richest heiress in England.