Lord Altmore has, of course, read the accounts of the inquest in this morning's paper.

Also his steward was present at the inquest.

And from what he has read, and from what his steward told him, Lord Altmore thinks there is something wrong--he thinks, for instance, that Marston Greyle should explain this mystery about the meeting with Bassett Oliver in America.

At any rate, he will go no further in any negotiations until that mystery is properly cleared up.

Shall I tell you what Lord Altmore said on that point?
He said--" "Is it worth while, mother ?" interrupted Audrey.