Dorward escaped through the bedroom and down the service stairs.

He spoke of trying to catch the Orient Express to-night, but I doubt if they will ever let him leave the city." "It is wonderful, this," she murmured softly.

"What are you going to do ?" "Louise, you and I have few secrets from each other.

I would have killed Dorward to obtain that sealed envelope, because I believe that the knowledge of its contents in London to-day would save us from disaster.

To know how far each is pledged, and from which direction the first blow is to come, would be our salvation." "I cannot understand," she said, "why he should have refused to share his knowledge with you.