"But her remark about the police."

Mallow made a gesture of helplessness, and leaned his elbow on
the mantelpiece. "I can't guess what she means. Well, what
will you do now, Jennings?"

"First, I shall get the girl to come here and see you. Then I
shall ask Miss Saxon why she gave the photograph to Miss
Loach. You were not a favorite with the old lady, I gather."

"On the contrary, she liked me much more than I did her."

"You see. She liked you so much that she insisted on having
your photograph. I must ask Miss Saxon when she gave it.
Will you let me bring this girl to see you to-morrow?"

"Certainly. But it's all very unpleasant."

The detective rose to go. "Most matters connected with a
crime are, my dear fellow," said he calmly. "I only hope
there will not be any more unpleasantness."

"What do you mean?"

"I can't say what I mean--yet."

"You are mysterious, Jennings."

"I am perplexed. I don't seemed to advance. However, I