"Oh, I have put them off the scent. They think I have given up the case. But they and Maraquito are connected with the matter somehow. I can't for the life of me see in what way though."
"There is another woman connected with the matter—Mrs. Octagon."
"What do you mean?" asked Jennings quickly.
"I saw her enter Maraquito's house a few moments before you came down."
CHAPTER XIII
JULIET AT BAY
Caranby's reply took away Jennings' breath. The case was one of surprises, but he was not quite prepared for such an announcement. He was in the brougham and driving towards the Avon Hotel with the old nobleman before he found his tongue.
"What can Mrs. Octagon have to do with Maraquito?" he asked amazed.
"Ah! that is the question," replied Caranby, affording no clue.