She cast upon him a glance of supreme contempt, and went to the door.

"I'll see you again when I want money," she said, and vanished.

"Humph!" said Mr. Dombrain, thoughtfully; "if I can find out the part of the story you won't tell, I may be able to stop your seeing me altogether."

[CHAPTER XXVII.]

THE CASE.

"Out of the night, and into the light,

Comes the doer of evil deeds.

Out of the light, and into the night,

With a sin on his soul he speeds.

But the hemp is sown, and the tree is grown,
That will hang him high as a murderer known,