LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

[“He held out his hands for the irons”]

[“ ‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner”]

[“The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear”]

[“He had been found dead in the garden of his villa”]

[“ ‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’ ”]

[“She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her”]

[“ ‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’ ”]

[“Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out”]

[“ ‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly. ‘Break it open, Danvers’ ”]