Sir Guy Fenwick sat in his handsome apartment at the Brevoort House. He was of slender build and dark complexion, bearing a very slight resemblance to Jed, but his expression was much less agreeable.
"Jane Gilman was to have called this morning. She ought to be here now," he muttered, consulting his watch. "She is certain to come," he added with a sneer, "for she wants money. I shall never be safe from annoyance while she lives. However, she can do me little harm."
There was a knock at the door, and a bell boy appeared with a card.
Sir Guy took it from his hand, and regarded it with surprise.
"Mr. James Peake!" he repeated. "What does he want?"
"I don't know, Sir Guy."
"Let him come up, but the interview must be brief, for I am expecting another party."
Directly afterward Detective Peake entered the presence of the baronet.
"You wish to see me, Mr.—ahem!—Mr. Peake?"