with illustrations by
A. B. WENZELL

BOSTON
LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY
1912

CONTENTS

[I]An Invitation to Dinner[1]
[II]Ruth[10]
[III]Arnold Scents Mystery[19]
[IV]The Face at the Window[31]
[V]An Unusual Errand[42]
[VI]The Gleam of Steel[49]
[VII]"Rosario Is Dead!"[57]
[VIII]The Duties of a Secretary[62]
[IX]A Strained Conversation[70]
[X]An Unexpected Visitor[79]
[XI]An Interrupted Luncheon[88]
[XII]Jarvis is Justly Disturbed[99]
[XIII]Castles in Spain[115]
[XIV]Sabatini's Doctrines[126]
[XV]The Red Signet Ring[137]
[XVI]An Adventure[146]
[XVII]The End of an Evening[155]
[XVIII]Discussing the Mystery[168]
[XIX]In the Country[178]
[XX]Woman's Wiles[186]
[XXI]Arnold Speaks Out[197]
[XXII]The Refugee's Return[208]
[XXIII]Trouble Brewing[217]
[XXIV]Isaac At Bay[225]
[XXV]Mr. Weatherley's Disappearance[239]
[XXVI]Arnold Becomes Inquisitive[248]
[XXVII]The Letters in the Safe[257]
[XXVIII]Talk of Treasure Ships[265]
[XXIX]Count Sabatini Visits[277]
[XXX]Some Questions Answered[288]
[XXXI]A Luncheon-Party[298]
[XXXII]Isaac in Hiding[308]
[XXXIII]Sabatini's Daughter[317]
[XXXIV]Close to Tragedy[325]
[XXXV]Mr. Weatherley Returns[330]
[XXXVI]Counterclaims[341]
[XXXVII]The Ship Comes In[347]

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Her head sank upon his shoulder, her hands clasped his [Frontispiece]
"I was waiting here for you," he explained[39]
The eyes of every one were turned toward the wall[97]
"For myself," he declared, "I remain"[139]
"Where is this man?" he demanded[152]
Mrs. Weatherley and the cashier looked over his shoulder[259]

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