"Concerning the theft of the body?" asked Jen, eagerly.
"No, with regard to the murder."
"What is it?"
"I will inform you in a few minutes," replied Lady Meg. "But first tell me if you have found out anything likely to reveal the truth."
"No." Jen shook his head mournfully. "I am completely in the dark, and so is Inspector Arkel. The whole case is a profound mystery."
"Well, mysteries, even the most profound, have been cleared up before now, major. Come, tell me precisely how the matter stands, and I may be able to help you."
"You know something?"
"Yes, I do; and it is to tell that something that I have driven over to-day. Well, now, major, let me know all about the matter from the beginning. I have heard nothing but the most garbled accounts, and it is necessary, for the sake of the information which I am about to impart, that I should know the exact truth."
"I shall tell it to you," replied Jen, with some hesitation; "but I am afraid I shall give you pain."
"I guess what you mean--Miss Dallas."