"Ah!" said Jarman, pulling again at his moustache, "then you anticipate that he will be captured?"
"Captain Berry says he will never rest until he is captured. We had a long talk about the matter."
"Has Berry any clue?"
"No. Neither has Inspector Herny. Since that servant saw Mr. Lancaster leave the house, nothing more has been heard of him. I don't want him to be captured. His being hanged wont bring poor Walter to life, and that paper makes me doubt if he is guilty."
"Did you show this to Berry?" asked Jarman, who still held the paper.
"No. I showed it to no one, not even to Mrs. Perth. I wished to consult you about it."
"I am glad you said nothing, Miss Starth," said Jarman. "May I keep this paper? I may be able to find out something, you know."
"Certainly. I shall be glad if you will help me."
"I wish to help you in every way. You know that."
Jarman's voice shook a little, and the woman in Mildred took the alarm. She rose to go, whereupon Jarman insisted on seeing her to Rose Cottage. "But there is no need," protested Mildred, "the moon is shining, and I am quite safe. Don't trouble."