"No, we are waiting for a man to come from the safe makers."

"Now, one thing more. After you came back to the house before
practicing what did you do?"

"I wrote some letters to girl friends, telling them I could not give a
house party."

"And before that?"

"I--I, must I tell? I threw myself on the bed yonder for a good cry.
It was silly, I know--but--but--"

"Did you hear anything unusual while you were here? Think carefully."

"I have tried to think it out several times. Sometimes I think I heard
some sort of a shriek, but I am not at all certain. Then, again, I
think I heard the fall of something heavy on the floor. But it may be
all fancy."

"And that is all you can tell me?"

"Yes." Margaret Langmore gave a long sigh. "Oh, Mr. Adams, can you
not do something for me? It is horrible to be suspected in this
fashion. I cannot make a move without being watched!"

"It is certainly a cruel situation." The detective paused. "I am sure
of one thing, Miss Langmore."