The three burglars, as stated, were led away, and our hero, who had effected the capture so neatly, ascended the stairs and at the parlor door met Alice Frewen.
"They have been here."
"You have disobeyed me."
"I did not until I knew it was all over."
"Did you know it was all over?"
"Yes."
"How?"
"I was watching and listening."
"Well, they did come. I did not expect them, I will admit."
"You have captured them?"