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"I take it," said Hughes kindly, "that we have finished with the

lieutenant Eh, Inspector?"

"Yes," said Bray shortly "You o"

"Thank you," the boy answered As he went out he said brokenly to

Hughes: "Ihard ahead, his jaw thrust out angrily

Suddenly he turned on Hughes

"You don't play fair," he said "I wasn't told anything of the status of

the captain at the War Office This is all news to hes "The bet is off if you like"

"No, by heaven!" Bray cried "It's still on, and I'll win it yet A fine

's work I suppose you think you've done But are we any nearer to

finding the murderer? Tell hes suavely "This lady, of

course, remains in custody"

"Yes, yes," answered the inspector "Take her away!" he ordered

A constable caallantly

held open the door