He attempted to gain the door, but Adéle clung to his hand. "Do not leave me," she plead.
Depressing the muzzle of his pistol he placed it near her head.
In the struggle that ensued, the pistol exploded, and Adéle fell to the floor, shot dead.
Maltravers ran from the room and by his knowledge of the premises succeeded in making an effective escape. The police quickly came, but they were wholly baffled, and though every step was taken to catch the murderer and impostor he disappeared as utterly as if no such man had existed.
It was a sad release from life for the poor, neglected wife, but, better that than the misery of living as she had been. She was buried by kindly hands and sympathetic tears were shed at her grave.
Lena, under the inspiration of Jack's presence, soon recovered her good spirits and in due time became a willing bride and the most loved of wives.
And so Jack Harkaway's career in New York culminated in Jack Harkaway's happiness.
THE END