And more especially after the tragedy up in Rannoch Wood a short time ago," I said.
"That's just it," said the doctor, removing his pince-nez and rubbing them.

"Mackenzie seems to suspect some connection between Leithcourt's sudden disappearance and that mysterious affair.

It seems very evident that the telegram was a warning to Leithcourt of the man Chater's intention of calling, and that the last-named was shown in just at the moment when the fugitive was on the point of leaving." "Chater." I echoed.

"Do you know his Christian name ?" "Hylton Chater.

He is apparently a gentleman.