For ten minutes or more, the cart stopped, and Helen found herself once more on the threshold of her home.
CHAPTER 15
THE ROBBERY
The door was opened by Marshland who having heard the fearful news was attired in deep mourning.
"My darling Miss Helen!" cried the old servant.
"Oh Marshland" cried Helen "I feel so terribly ill."
"Come to bed at once miss and you shall have some hot wine" said Marshland "step into the drawing room sir" she added seeing Cyril waiting in the passage.
"Goodnight Helen dear" cried Cyril, then turning to the servant he added "thank you I will rest for one moment, but I must go then, as I have a friend waiting for me in the town."
"Very well sir" said Marshland "you can let yourself out cant you?"