Certainly the sitting-room (which was all Jennings saw) was well furnished, and she apparently thoroughly appreciated the luxuries of life.

There was a bow-window which commanded a fine prospect of the Heath, and here Mrs.
Herne was seated.

The blinds were half-way down, so that the brilliant sunlight could not penetrate into the somewhat dusky room.

When the detective entered Mrs.Herne excused the semi-darkness.

"But my eyes are somewhat weak," she said, motioning him to a seat.