...mysterious reference to "Ruth Morton's affairs" mean.
changed to: ...mysterious reference to "Ruth Morton's affairs" [mean?]
Chapter X
Duval, after having satisfied himself that...
changed to: [Duvall], after having satisfied himself that...
The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of the audience
changed to: The lovely face of Ruth Morton once more greeted the eyes of the [audience.]
...the water about with the end of a leadpencil until the tablet...
changed to: ...the water about with the end of a [lead pencil] until the tablet...
Chapter XI