"That is what I have to find out. There's a lot to learn here."
"Have you any idea who killed Miss Loach?"
"Maraquito, under the disguise of Mrs. Herne."
"Was she Mrs. Herne?"
"Yes. She masqueraded as an invalid who could not leave her couch, but I managed to get at the truth to-night."
"But from the evidence at the inquest, Mrs. Herne was out of the house when the blow was struck."
"Quite so: But we did not know of this secret entrance then. I fancy she came back—"
"But how can you—"
"There's no more time to talk," interrupted Jennings. "We must get to work as soon as possible. Order your men to surround the house."
"And the park also?"