My mother is lying down in the old part of the house.

Do you wish to see her ?" "No.

I wish to see you." By this time they had entered the sitting-room in which the crime had been committed.

The carpets were up, the furniture had been removed, the walls were bare.

Jennings could have had no better opportunity of seeking for any secret entrance, the existence of which he suspected by reason of the untimely sounding of the bell.