The young man was very ill indeed when brought to him, and though he did not anticipate so early or sudden an end, he was not surprised when death came, and had of course, no difficulty about giving the necessary certificate.

Just as plain was the undertaker's account of his connection with the affair--a very ordinary transaction in his eyes.

And having heard both stories, there was nothing to do but to visit one of the adjacent cemeteries and find a certain grave the number of which they had ascertained from the undertaker's books.

It was easily found--and Copplestone and Gilling found themselves standing at a new tombstone, whereon the monumental mason had carved four lines:-- MARK GREY BORN APRIL 12TH, 1884 DIED OCTOBER 6TH, 1912 AGED 28 YEARS.
"Short, simple, eminently suited to the purpose," murmured Gilling as the two turned away.

"Somebody thought things out quickly and well, Copplestone, when this poor fellow died.