“Would you mind if I asked Jay not to say anything about this to anybody just for the present?” he asked.
“You hear what Mr. Wright says, Jay,” said Mary. “I don’t want you to say anything about this matter just yet. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Miss. Will that be all, Miss?”
“Yes, thank you, Jay!”
“Thanks very much, Jay,” said the boy. “This may be important. Mum’s the word, though!”
“I quite understand, sir,” answered the valet and left the room.
Hardly had the door closed on him than the girl turned eagerly to Bruce.
“It is important?” she asked.
“It may be,” was the guarded reply.
“Don’t leave me in the dark like this,” the girl pleaded. “This horrible affair goes on growing and growing, and at every step it seems more bewildering ... more ghastly. Tell me where it is leading, Mr. Wright! I can’t stand the suspense much more!”