The latter she had used for cutting out those paragraphs from the daily newspapers which referred to Kara's movements.
They would make a formidable weapon, and wrapping her handkerchief round the handle to give it a better grip she placed it on the table within reach.

She was dimly conscious all the time that she had heard something about this wine cellar--something which, if she could recollect it, would be of service to her.
Then in a flash she remembered that there was a lower cellar, which according to Mrs.Beale was never used and was bricked up.

It was approached from the outside, down a circular flight of stairs.

There might be a way out from that direction and would there not be some connection between the upper cellar and the lower! She set to work to make a closer examination of the apartment.
The floor was of concrete, covered with a light rush matting.

This she carefully rolled up, starting at the door.