and on it in writing, "By appointment."
"Her ladyship does not recollect your name, but will you walk upstairs?"
On being ushered into Lady B—— 's presence and when the footman had retired, she came forward and said—
"I expected someone—from Scotland Yard."
"Quite right, my lady; here is a note from my chief."
"Of course you understand that this is quite a private matter at present. I think the stone has been mislaid—not stolen."
"Does your ladyship suspect no one?"
"Only my husband. He has the jewellery out frequently to dust, and he is a little forgetful."
"Does no one assist his lordship on these occasions?"