There is the telegram.' With that startling answer, he handed the paper to Mr.Troy.
The message was in these words: 'Lady Montbarry, Venice.

To Stephen Robert Westwick, Newbury's Hotel, London.

It is useless to take the journey.

Lord Montbarry died of bronchitis, at 8.40 this evening.

All needful details by post.' 'Was this expected, sir ?' the lawyer asked.
'I cannot say that it has taken us entirely by surprise, Henry answered.