But on the morrow he had other matters to attend to. While he was at breakfast a card was brought to him and he jumped up with a joyful cry.
"Inspector Blair!" he said, throwing down the card. "Show him up, Mrs. Hester. Ah! I wonder what he has found out."
[CHAPTER XIX.]
A REAPPEARANCE
"I Am glad to see you, Blair. Sit down and have some breakfast."
"Aha!" The inspector rubbed his hands as he looked at the well-spread table. "I never say no to a good offer. Thank you, Mr. Thorold, I will peck a bit."
"You are looking well, Blair."
"Never felt better in my life, Mr. Thorold. I have good cause to look jolly."
"Enjoyed your holiday, no doubt," said Alan, as he assisted the officer liberally to ham and eggs. "Where did you spend it?"
"In Brighton--pleasant place, Brighton."