Harry softly raised the sash.
Then he descended and assisted the young girl down. The snowshoes were found in the kitchen which luckily was deserted and Harry quickly appeared with them.
They were put on and then Harry and his fair charge walked away across the white fields.
Old King Brady closed the window down and went back along the corridor.
He could not help wondering at the unexpected outcome of the case.
“Indeed, people will be surprised beyond measure when they learn that Evelyn Grimm is alive!” he mused. “It will prove a great sensation.”
But the old detective had no idea of remaining idle while Harry was absent.
There was work before him.
Somewhere in the asylum he knew that a council of villainy was being held.
He was desirous of becoming a listener to the same. He proceeded, however, with extreme caution.