They got down from the train. Lady Sellingworth turned to make her way to the ship.
“But, my lady, surely we ought to speak to the police? All your beautiful jewels—”
“The police could do nothing. It is too late! I should only have endless trouble, and no good would come of it.”
“But your ladyship was in the carriage with them!”
“Yes, I know! Now don’t say any more about the matter!”
There was something in her tone which struck the maid to silence. She said not another word till they were on the ship.
Then Lady Sellingworth went to the cabin which she had telegraphed for.
“I am going to lie down,” she said. “You can leave me.”
“Yes, my lady.”
After arranging things in the cabin the maid was about to go when Lady Sellingworth said: