Out of earshot, she walked briskly to her room; drew forth her diary; in a bold hand inscribed:
“Absolutely certain shall stick.”
The masterly woman lunched in town.
CHAPTER II.
Mrs. Major Finds The Lock.
I.
By six o'clock Mrs. Major had all ready for her adventure. In the little room at Angel Street she deposited a newly purchased basket; at eight o'clock started for Sussex Gardens.
Twice, while passing down the terrace at about nine, she had seen the cat she now pursued let out for what was doubtless its nightly run.