The interview occupied possibly ten minutes.

Mr.Mainwaring appeared very weary, and, after giving directions regarding any personal mail or telegrams which might be received, stated that he wished me to consider myself his guest on the following day and join in the festivities of the occasion.

I thanked him, and, wishing him good-night, withdrew." "In which room were you ?" "We were both in the library.

When I first entered, Mr.Mainwaring was walking back and forth, his hands folded behind him, as was usually his habit when thinking deeply, but he immediately seated himself and gave me my instructions.

The tower-room was dimly lighted and the curtains were drawn quite closely together at the entrance." "Did you hear any unusual sound after reaching your room ?" "Not at that time.