future time."

Miss Catheron was then allowed to retire. The jury held a consultation,
and it was proposed to adjourn the inquest for a few days, until Juan
Catheron should be discovered.

* * * * *

In one of the rooms of the "Mitre," Miss Catheron stood with Lady
Helena, Sir Roger Kendrick, and a few other sympathizing and indignant
friends. There was but little said--but little to say. All felt that a
dark, terrible cloud was gathering over the girl's head. It broke
sooner than they looked for.

As they lingered there for a few moments, awaiting the issue of the
inquest, a constable entered with a warrant, approached and touched
Miss Catheron lightly on the shoulder.

Lady Helena uttered a gasping cry; Sir Roger strode forward; the young
lady slightly recoiled. The constable took off his hat and spoke:

"Very sorry, Miss, but it's my painful duty. I have a warrant here
from Squire Smiley, Justice of the Peace, to arrest you on suspicion
of wilful murder."




CHAPTER XI.