Father's door was shut, and I could see the whole landing and the upper slopes of the staircase.

No one could have left by the door unknown to me, if that is what you mean!" "That is just what I do mean, miss.

If every one who knows anything will tell me as well as that, we shall soon get to the bottom of this." He then went over to the bed, looked at it carefully, and asked: "Has the bed been touched ?" "Not to my knowledge," said Miss Trelawny, "but I shall ask Mrs.
Grant--the housekeeper," she added as she rang the bell.

Mrs.Grant answered it in person.

"Come in," said Miss Trelawny.