They went into another room.

Being here, Barnes at once said:

“From your manner I am convinced that you have found some clew to the mystery. Am I not right?”

“In part only.”

“But you have found something in the nature of a clew?”

“Yes.”

“What does it point to?”

“I am not prepared to say just now. What I want to see you about is to ask some questions in regard to the girl in yonder room.”

“Ah!”

A reserve at once became noticeable in Barnes’ tone.