Myles paused a moment, and was then about to speak, when the door of the cell was opened and Dowker entered in a state of suppressed excitement.
"Good morning, Miss Penfold and gentlemen," he said rapidly. "I have some news--good news--for you!"
"About what?" asked Norwood curiously.
"This Jermyn Street case," replied Dowker. "I have been to see Lord Calliston, and found out his movements on that night."
"Do they incriminate him?" asked Norwood.
"If they did it would not much matter," replied the detective, "for I have discovered the real criminal."
"What?" cried Norwood and Miss Penfold, while Myles said nothing, but fixed his eyes eagerly on Dowker's face.
"Yes--she has confessed."
"She!" cried May. "Is it a woman?"
"It is--Lena Sarschine!"