I am convinced that they meant to murder Julian." The two newcomers turned towards the couch and exchanged amazed greetings with Julian.

Fenn threw his mask on to the table with an uneasy laugh.
"Miss Abbeway," he protested, "is inclined to be melodramatic.

The gas which Bright has in that cylinder is simply one which would produce a little temporary unconsciousness.

We might have used it--we may still use it--but if you others are able to persuade Mr.Orden to restore the packet, our task with him is at an end.

We are not his gaolers--or perhaps he would say his torturers--for pleasure.