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sibly Mark had revealed Il 10 her
secretly one day, never guessing
that she would make so unkind a
use Of II later on; possibly Cayley.
having been let into the Joke OF the
dressing-up. had shown her how she
could make her appearance on the
bowling green even more mysterious
and supernatural One way or an
passage. So she must be hurried
away.
Why? Because If she stayed and
talked, she might make some inno-
cent mention of it. And Cayley did
not want any mention OF ii.
Why, again? Obviously because
the passage, or even the mere
knowledge Of its existence, might
provide a clue.
II wonder If Marks hiding there. q"
thought Antony; and he went to
sleep.
CHAPTER Y
Antony came down in a very good
humor to breakfast next morning.
and found that his host was before
him. Cayley looked up from his
letters and nodded
ANY word Of Mr.. Albett-ot
Mark ?" said Anton as he poured
out his coffee.
mo. The inspector wants to
drag the lake this afternoon"
"Oh! Is there a lake?"
There was just a flicker OF a
smile on Cayley's face. but it dis
appeared as quickly as it came.
We'll. it's really a pond" he said
but it was called the lake."
by Mark" thought Antony.
Aloud he said. What do they expect
to fnd?"
They think that Mark" He
broke off and shrugged his shoul-
ders.
May have drowned himself,
knowing that he couldn't get away =?
And knowing that he had COM
promised himself by trying to get
away at alp"
YES; I suppose so" said Cayley
slowly.
He added dryly, From what I've
read OF detective stories, inspectors
always do want to drag the pond
first"
as It deep?"
quite deep enough" said Cayley
as he got up On his way to the
door he stopped, and looked at
Antony. I'm so sorry that we're
keeping you here like this. but It
will only be until tomorrow. The
inquest Is tomorrow afternoon. Do
amuse yourself how you like till
then"
Thanks very much. I shall real
~ be quite all right"
Antony went on with his break
fast. Perhaps Il was true that in
spectors liked dragging ponds. but
the question was. Did Cayleys like
having them dragged? Was Cayley
anxious about II, or quite indiffer-
ent? He certainly did not seem TO
be anxious. but he could hide his
feelings very easily beneath that
heavy. solid face.
Bill came in noisily-
Bits face was an open book. Ex-
element was written all over II.
We'll" he said eagerly. as he sat
down TO the business OF the meal,
what are we going 10 do this morn
ing3"
Not talk so loudly for one
thing" said Antony.
Bill looked about him apprehen-
sively. Was Cayley under the table.
for example? After last night one
never knew.
'Ts-er-" He raised his eye
trows
No. But one doesn't want 20
shout. One should modulate the
voice. my dear William. while
breathing gently from the hips.
Thus one avoids those chest-notes
which have betrayed many a secret.
In other words PASS the toast"
You seem bright this morning"
Il am. Very bright. Cayley no
t!ced IT, Cayley said. Were II not
that 7 have other business, I would
come gathering nuts and may with
thee. Fain would I gyrate round
the culberry- and hop upon the
little hills"
Its a sOuch or the sun. 1 sup
pose" sad Bill, shaking his head
sadly.
It's the sun anG the moon and
the stars. all acting together on an
empty stomach. Do you know any
thing about the stars, Mr. Beverly?
Do you know anything about Orion's
Belt. for instance? And why isn't
there a star called Beverley's Belt?
said he masticsting Re-enter w.
beverly through trap-dOOrs."
Talking about trap-doors-"
Don't" said Antony. getting up.
Some talk OF Alexander and some
of Hercules. but nobody talks about
what's the Latin for trap-dOOr ?
Mensa-a table: you might get II
from that Well Mr.. Beverley
and he slapped him heartily on the
back as he went past hint shall
see you later. Cayley says that you
viii amuse me, but so far you have
not made me laugh once. You must