Another surprise was in store for him.

The tall figure hurrying after him, with the evident intention of overtaking him, was Charles Turold.

The lawyer stood still and waited for him.
"I have come after you to tell you something," Charles said abruptly, "something that you ought to know.

You were questioning my father about the facts of this case--about my uncle's death.

You did not learn anything from him, but I can tell you my cousin Sisily is innocent." He brought out these words with a breathlessness which may have been the result of his haste.