"It was some time before the stone came to the window. About ten minutes, maybe, sir, after you went out. I heard you come downstairs whistling, and go out."
"No one came to the house during my absence?"
"No one at all, sir."
"Did you notice whether Mr. Brightman had either of the drawers of his desk open when you took up the water?"
Leah shook her head. "I can't say, sir," she answered. "I did not notice one way or the other."
CHAPTER V.
LADY CLAVERING.