"Did he take the hint?"
"No. He said that he had come to inform me that Herne was not a fit husband for Milly."
"Oh!" said Paul, recalling the accusations of Lovel, in the presence of himself and Chaskin when on the spot where the murder had taken place; "he said that Herne led a double life, didn't he?"
"Yes!" replied Lester in surprise. "How did you know?"
"I heard something of it before from Lovel himself. Tell me exactly what was said."
Lester thought for a moment. "He said that Herne was in love with a violinist called Catinka."
"I know Catinka," said Paul; "she is a Polish woman, and gave concerts in this city. I saw her once or twice, but I did not have much conversation with her."
"Is she beautiful?"
"She is very beautiful," replied Mexton, blushing; "I admired her very much; indeed, I fancied at one time that I was in love with her. But I see now that I was mistaken."
"How long is it since you saw her?"