"The gentleman is still in the hospital, and I have to keep him very quiet.

He was poisoned without a doubt, and has had a very narrow escape of his life.

The police got wind of the affair, and Mackenzie called to question him.

But he refused to make any statement whatever, apparently treating the affair very lightly.

The police, however, are mystified as to the reason of Mr.
Leithcourt's sudden flight, and are anxious to get at the bottom of the curious affair." "Naturally.