Frank jumped to his feet. "You know who killed him?" he cried in amazement.

"Yes. A lady with fair hair."

"Are you sure?"

"Going by circumstantial evidence, I am.

"But are you sure? How do you know? Is she arrested?" The questions poured out of Darrel's mouth until Torry stopped him with a gesture.

"She is beyond the power of the law," said he.

"She is--dead."

"Dead!" cried Darrel, recoiling.

"Murdered."

"Another crime?"