Mr.Hurst thought this so remarkable that he had hastened up to town to inform me.

I also thought it a remarkable circumstance, especially as I had received no communication from the testator, and we both decided that it was advisable to inform the testator's brother, Godfrey, of what had happened.
"Accordingly Mr.Hurst and I proceeded as quickly as possible to Liverpool Street and took the first train available to Woodford, where Mr.Godfrey Bellingham then resided.

We arrived at his house at five minutes to nine, and were informed by the servant that he was not at home, but that his daughter was in the library, which was a detached building situated in the grounds.

The servant lighted a lantern and conducted us through the grounds to the library, where we found Mr.
Godfrey Bellingham and Miss Bellingham.

Mr.Godfrey had only just come in and had entered by the back gate, which had a bell that rang in the library.