“How did you ever know?”—infinite wonder, infinite relief as well in the tone. “Tell me that, please.”
“I didn’t know, of course. I merely guessed. Has it been long?”
Involuntarily the girl shuddered, then held herself steady with an effort.
“Yes, since dinner. He came while we were eating; and father—”
“I understand,” preventingly. “Don’t worry. It’s all over with now. Did any one else see—any of the neighbors, I mean?”
“I think not. It was after dark and—Oh, it’s simply horrible! horrible!”
“Yes,” gently. “I appreciate that. Let’s not speak about it. Your two roomers are both in?”
The girl nodded.
“They didn’t suspect anything wrong either?”