“What woman?�

“The one we have already spoken about; the one who sent you here to-night. Who is she?�

“There isn’t any woman.�

“More lies.�

“Take it or leave it; it doesn’t make any difference to me.�

“No?�

“Not the slightest.�

“How long have you known Madge Babbington?�

“Aw, go chase yourself.�

Lynne was really very tired from the exertions he had undergone, and so he half closed his eyes and settled himself back among the pillows to rest until Nick Carter should arrive.