Helene Vauquier had come down to the Casino with a wrap for Mme.Dauvray.The two people were walking down the little street of which the Casino blocks the end.

And it happened that an attendant at the Casino, named Alphonse Ruel, passed them, recognised them both, and--smiled to himself with some amusement.

What was Wethermill doing in company with Mme.

Dauvray's maid?
Ruel had no doubt.

Ruel had seen Wethermill often enough these recent days with Mme.