‘ The funeral is fixed for Thursday,’ said Mr Danby quickly comprehending what was meant; ‘ and, as the will is only read after the return from the cem etery, nothing can be definitely known until then. There was a rumour this

morning, however, that the bank would be carried on under trustees.’

‘ Yes ; I did’nt mean about the bank,’ said Grace. ‘ Yon did not hear any thing about Madame Sturm ?’

‘ Madame Sturm !’ echoed Mr Danhy; not a syllable!’

‘ I f<ar, from your silence on the point, that nothing farther has been dis covered about the murder,’ said Anne. ‘ There is at present not the remotest clue to the murderers. The police are pottering about the premises, and-making the usual investigation; but weall know,’ said Mr Dauby, speaking as though he were at least sixty years old, and bad passed bis life in such matters, * we all know how much that is worth. And yet it ought not to be a difficult matter to catch them. They carried off some splen did jewellery, which could be recognised at once if they attempted to sell it. I myself could swear to it in any court of justice in the land.’

‘That ought to lead to their detection,’ said Anne.
‘ And sooner or later it will; I feel convinced of that. Now, I’m afraid I must take my leave. I hope to be se lected again as the bearer of news to you. Miss Studley. Con I say anything to Mr Heath from you, Miss Middleham ? I shall only be too delighted to be of service.’ And Mr Danhy bowed him self out of the room.
