“Oh, there isn’t now any doubt that the woman was here,� said Patsy, at once. “The only thing that bothers me is how in blazes did she get here?�

“That isn’t as interesting as the question that follows it,� said Nick.

“What one is that?�

“How did she go away again and take Lynne with her?�

“Oh, he probably went along willingly enough, after he once looked into her eyes.�

“Would you do that?�

“Eh? Oh, well, that is hardly a fair question. I’m a married man, and——â€�

“Do you think that she could charm you with those wonderful eyes of hers?� insisted the detective.

“Not with Adelina waiting at home for me, chief. Nay, nay.�

“But, without Adelina waiting at home for you?�