“More, much more, than you suspect, madame,” replied Nick, firmly.

“In what way—explain?”

“Presently. You recognize the portrait of your child in that watch?”

“Oh, yes! May I keep the watch?”

“If you answer me truly two questions.”

“Ask them.”

Nick produced the glove which had been taken from the dead girl’s hand, and held it up before her.

“Is this your glove?”

She turned pale, but answered firmly and promptly:

“It is. Where——”